Liverpool concerned over Isak's potential broken leg, according to reports

Liverpool are waiting for scan outcomes that they worry might verify their top purchase Alexander Isak has endured a fractured leg following an incident during their triumph over Tottenham, as noted in reports on Monday.

The Swedish striker got injured while netting the first goal in the 2-1 success in London on Saturday, due to a sliding tackle by Tottenham defender Micky van der Ven.

Isak, aged 26, entered as a replacement in the second half yet could not join the celebrations with his colleagues and departed the field showing significant pain.

Right after the match, Liverpool manager Arne Slot acknowledged the issue as "not ideal".

"When a player avoids attempting a return, it often signals trouble, though I cannot add more than that," he commented.

"This is merely my intuition without any clinical details... avoid excessive pessimism for now. We remain uncertain. Fingers crossed he rejoins us shortly."

Outlets such as The Athletic and Sky Sports indicated on Monday that Liverpool suspect Isak has sustained a leg fracture, leading to an extended time away from action. 

Isak has experienced a challenging beginning at Anfield, featuring in only 16 matches and finding the net three times since his £125 million ($168 million) record-breaking transfer from Newcastle on the final day of the window.

A conflict with Newcastle prevented a full pre-season routine, so he arrived at Anfield lagging in conditioning compared to his squad mates. His campaign faced further setbacks from a groin problem.

Such a layoff would represent a significant setback for Slot, especially with Mohamed Salah competing in the Africa Cup of Nations and Cody Gakpo sidelined by a muscle issue until the start of the new year.

This scenario positions the Liverpool coach with Hugo Ekitike, who has netted five times in his last four outings, and the seldom utilised Federico Chiesa as his primary experienced attackers.

Liverpool, after their Premier League championship protection faltered amid a dismal sequence of performances, have risen to fifth position in the standings following a streak of five unbeaten league fixtures.