Liverpool Injury Blow Forces January Rethink for Arne Slot

Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Tottenham was overshadowed by a serious injury to £125m striker Alexander Isak, who now faces a long spell out. With Mohamed Salah away at AFCON and Cody Gakpo also injured, Arne Slot may target £65m Antoine Semenyo and revive a £30m move for Marc Guehi, while restoring Florian Wirtz to his preferred number 10 role.

After the 2 to 1 win over Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool FC were left facing fresh uncertainty as Alexander Isak picked up what appears to be a serious injury. The Swedish striker scored the opening goal but was forced off clutching his leg after a heavy challenge, with scans set to determine the severity. Having arrived for a reported £125m, Isak is expected to be sidelined for a lengthy period, leaving Liverpool short up front at a crucial stage of the season.

With Mohamed Salah away at the Africa Cup of Nations and Cody Gakpo also injured, head coach Arne Slot may need to act decisively in the January window. One option under consideration is Antoine Semenyo of AFC Bournemouth, valued at around £65m after an impressive campaign. Semenyo’s versatility and ambition to play as a central striker could help offset Isak’s absence.

Defensively, Liverpool are also monitoring Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace, with injuries testing depth at centre back. Tactically, Slot is urged to restore Florian Wirtz to his preferred number ten role after recent experiments on the left. Sitting fifth and ten points off the top, Liverpool face defining decisions if they are to stay in the European and title conversation.