Alexander Isak's Rocky Road: Injury Halts Liverpool Momentum

Liverpool's Alexander Isak hit another snag in his challenging start at the club, suffering a groin injury during their Champions League victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. Isak, Sweden's striker, had been acquired from Newcastle at a record £125 million, but his journey has been far from smooth.

Isak's setback marks Liverpool's second injury of the night, following Jeremie Frimpong's early exit due to a hamstring issue. The striker has been attempting to regain match fitness after a tumultuous preseason and has managed only one goal in eight appearances for the Reds.

Manager Arne Slot highlighted the difficulty in balancing Isak's playing time, especially after his participation in Sweden's international fixtures. Despite careful management, the frequency of Liverpool's games posed a challenge, with Isak forced off again. Frimpong, another recent arrival, faces weeks on the sidelines with injury.