Liverpool have ruled out an ACL injury for Alexander Isak but fears are mounting at the club that the £125 million striker will be out long term with damage to his lower leg.

Isak was forced off after just 15 minutes in Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Tottenhamhaving come off the bench at half-time to score the opener only to be injured in the process.

There were immediate concerns that the No. 9 had suffered an ACL injury due to the contact made by Micky van de Ven’s horrific challenge, but the club have now ruled that out.

But as per widespread sources including The Athletic‘s David Ornstein, Liverpool harbour growing concerns that Isak will be out for the long term.

The injury, which is to Isak’slower legis suspected to be significant and a further diagnosis will be made after an MRI scan next week.

It will leaveHugo Ekitikeas Liverpool’s only established centre-forward withFederico Chiesaavailable as cover, at a time when both Mohamed Salah and Cody Agat are also unavailable due to international duty and injury respectively.

Isak’s injury could be expected to rule him out for a number of months, rather than weeks, after initial hopes within the squad that he could avoid a serious issue.

Given the timing of this latest setback it would be no surprise if Liverpool were to turn to the transfer market for another forward in January.

Will Liverpool sign a new striker in January?

Bournemouth‘sAntoine Semenyoappears the prime candidate, with there known interest in the Ghanaian who is available for £65 million in the first two weeks of the window due to a release clause in his contract.

Liverpool are not the only side weighing up a move for Semenyo, with Man United, Man City and Tottenham all named as suitors.

But his proven quality, Premier League experience and versatility – able to play on either flank and as a striker – could make him an ideal signing for Arne Slot‘s side.

Crucially, Semenyo is also eligible as a homegrown player, which means there is no need to free up space in the squad before registering him if signed.