Slot slams 'reckless' tackle on Isak

LIVERPOOL head coach Arne Slot has criticised Tottenham's Micky van de Ven for the “reckless” tackle that has sidelined Reds striker Alexander Isak for a couple of months with a fractured ankle.

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The Sweden international was injured in scoring the opening goal of Saturday's 2-1 win in north London when the Spurs defender slid in and caught his shooting leg as he planted it on the floor.

Isak had an operation on Monday on an ankle injury that also included a fibula fracture.

“It’s going to be a long injury, for a couple of months,” Slot said. “It's a big disappointment for him and, as a result, for us.

“This was, for me, a reckless challenge. I've said a lot about the tackle of Xavi Simons (who was sent off dragging his studs down the calf of Virgil van Dijk) which for me was completely unintentional.