Alexander Isak's evening at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium took a bittersweet turn on Saturday as he netted Liverpool's opening goal, only to suffer an apparent leg injury moments later. The 26-year-old striker, who joined Liverpool in a British record £125 million move from Newcastle, was visibly distressed after the incident.

Isak started the match on the bench but was brought on at halftime after Xavi Simons was sent off for a late tackle on Virgil van Dijk. The score was level at the time of Isak's introduction. In the 56th minute, Isak broke the deadlock, converting a through ball from Florian Wirtz with a composed finish past Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. However, as he struck the ball, his left leg appeared to get caught under the sliding challenge of Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven.

Isak did not celebrate his goal and was immediately attended to by Liverpool's medical staff. He was subsequently helped off the pitch in the 60th minute, with Jeremie Frimpong replacing him. The extent of the injury is not yet known, and Liverpool manager Arne Slot is expected to provide an update after the match.

The injury is a cruel blow for Isak, who has endured a difficult start to his Liverpool career. This was only Isak's second Premier League goal for the club. His absence would be keenly felt, especially with Mohamed Salah currently away on international duty with Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations.

Despite the setback, Liverpool secured a 2-1 victory over a nine-man Tottenham side. Hugo Ekitike extended Liverpool's lead before Richarlison pulled one back for the hosts, setting up a tense finish. Cristian Romero was also sent off in stoppage time for Tottenham. Liverpool's win moves them up to fifth place in the Premier League standings.