Slot says Isak out for months after "reckless" Van de Ven challenge

LONDON, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) -- Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed Alexander Isak will be sidelined for "a couple of months" after what he described as a "reckless" challenge from Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven.

Isak suffered a fracture to his left leg after being caught by Van de Ven's sliding tackle while scoring in Liverpool's 2-1 victory away at Spurs. The Swedish international subsequently underwent