New Alexander Isak injury statement made as Liverpool's worst fears realised

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But Liverpool's worst fears have been realised, with it confirmed he has another problem entirely, casting doubt on his availability next month. Potter had previously stated his intention to use Isak in all four Nations League fixtures during the extended international break."He's got a small problem with his thigh," Potter said at his pre-match press conference ahead of Sweden's clash with Poland.

Like anything, you sometimes get bumps and bruises in the game, you might think it's a bit of a dead leg or something. But actually as the 24 hours, 48 hours after the game, not quite what you think.Graham Potter has offered clarity on Alexander Isak's injury (Image: Getty)"Unfortunately after getting it checked out, it's a little bit more than what you think during the match.

Obviously it's our decision in the first place because of his status, in terms of his injury. Clearly there's not another Alexander Isak, that's obvious."In an ideal world, we want all our players available but the reality is we don't have Alex for this game... clearly whoever comes in, we're not going to ask them to be Alex.