2 w. ago Obdurate Leeds keep toiling Liverpool at arm’s length to earn point

Two unbeaten records continued at Anfield but only one team could take satisfaction from that. Leeds succeeded in stifling and frustrating Liverpool as the first goalless draw of Arne Slot’s reign underlined the limitations that linger behind the Premier League champions’ recent recovery.A drab scoreless draw, the first in 84 Liverpool games under Slot, owed much to the defensive dominance of the excellent Jaka Bijol and Pascal Struijk but also the home side’s inability to break down a compact Leeds unit. Liverpool were reduced to hopeful half chances and there was a smattering of boos around Anfield as the final whistle sounded on a laboured performance. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Alexander Isak's text from Micky van de Ven after leg break and what Liverpool man sent back

After Alexander Isak broke his leg in Liverpool's victory over Tottenham Hotspur, Spurs defender Micky van de Ven opened up about his text exchange with the Swede following his damaging challenge

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3 w. ago Micky Van de Ven shares Alexander Isak's text message response after leg

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak suffered a broken leg after Micky van de Ven's challenge during the Reds' 2-1 win and the Tottenham defender has now spoken out

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3 w. ago Alexander Isak issues new statement after Liverpool leg break and reveals next steps

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has been ruled out for a significant period and has issued an emotional statement

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3 w. ago Thomas Frank leaps to defence of Micky van de Ven over Alexander Isak tackle

Frank disagreed with Arne Slot’s assessment of van de Ven’s tackle as ‘reckless’ and said the two players had ‘sorted it out’

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3 w. ago Frank hits back at Slot over claim of ‘reckless’ Van de Ven challenge on Isak

Liverpool head coach says Isak out for ‘couple of months’Spurs counterpart says ‘true defenders’ have to challengeThomas Frank has hit back at Arne Slot after the Liverpool head coach criticised Micky van de Ven for a “reckless” challenge that left Alexander Isak with a fractured leg.Frank said Van de Ven’s attempt to prevent Isak from scoring in Liverpool’s 2-1 win at Tottenham was the “natural reaction” of a true defender and that his player had spoken to the Sweden international to apologise. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Tottenham: Thomas Frank defends Micky van de Ven after Arne Slot comments about Alexander Isak

Spurs boss calls centre-back a ‘true defender’ after Liverpool boss jibe

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3 w. ago Arne Slot slams 'reckless' Tottenham star after leg breaking tackle on Alexander Isak

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak faces a lengthy spell out after a tackle from Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven broke his leg and left him requiring surgery

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3 w. ago Arne Slot accuses Van de Ven of ‘reckless’ tackle that fractured Isak’s leg

Liverpool head coach claims tackle risked serious injuryRecord signing Isak out ‘for a couple of months’, Slot saysArne Slot has criticised Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven for the “reckless” challenge that left Alexander Isak with a fractured leg.Liverpool will be without their record £125m signing “for a couple of months”, Slot confirmed on Tuesday, after he was injured while scoring in the team’s 2-1 win at Tottenham on Saturday. Isak had surgery on Monday to repair an ankle injury that includes a fractured fibula. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Liverpool: Arne Slot slams 'reckless' Micky van de Ven tackle after Alexander Isak leg break

Reds boss issues updated return timeline for injured striker

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3 w. ago Arne Slot calls out Tottenham star over Alexander Isak tackle despite referee verdict

Liverpool head coach has delivered his verdict on the tackle from Micky van de Ven that injured Alexander Isak

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3 w. ago Arne Slot unhappy with Micky van de Ven after Alexander Isak injury: ‘A reckless challenge’

Liverpool’s head coach accused the Tottenham defender of causing a ‘serious’ injury

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4 w. ago Liverpool fear Alexander Isak has fractured leg after horror injury against Spurs

Striker hurt by Van de Ven tackle when opening scoringMRI scan results to reveal length of spell on sidelinesLiverpool fear their record signing Alexander Isak has fractured his left leg and will face months on the sidelines.The league champions are waiting on the results of an MRI scan after the £125m man was injured against Tottenham in Saturday’s Premier League game. The 26-year-old sustained the problem while scoring the opener against Spurs – his second league goal of an already injury-hit debut season – in the 2-1 win after defender Micky van de Ven slid across and caught his leg as the striker planted it on the ground. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Liverpool fear Alexander Isak sustained significant injury at Tottenham

Striker hurt by Van de Ven tackle when opening scoringMRI scan results to reveal length of spell on sidelinesLiverpool fear their record signing Alexander Isak has sustained a significant injury and is facing a lengthy period on the sidelines.The league champions are waiting on the results of an MRI scan after the £125m man was injured against Tottenham in the Premier League clash on Saturday night. The 26-year-old sustained the problem while scoring the opener against Spurs – his second league goal of an already injury-hit debut season – in the 2-1 win after defender Micky van de Ven slid across and caught his leg as the striker planted it on the floor. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Hearts v Rangers, European action and Afcon begins – matchday live

⚽ Discussion, news and buildup to all Sunday’s action⚽ Live scores | Tables | Saturday’s reports | Mail us hereThere’s some interesting debate raging below the line about the tempestuous meeting between Tottenham and Liverpool last night, where Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero were sent off but Micky van de Ven, whose challenge ended Alexander Isak’s involvement was not.Thomas Frank was certainly of the view that Simons sending off was unjust. “I don’t like those types of red card because I think the game is gone if that’s a red card,” he told the BBC soon after the game finished. “I don’t think it’s a reckless tackle. I don’t think it’s exceptional force. We have the referee’s call and that was a yellow, so that’s why I don’t think that’s a red.” Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Aston Villa looking for 10th consecutive win, European football and more – matchday live

⚽ Discussion, news and buildup to all Sunday’s action⚽ Live scores | Tables | Saturday’s reports | Mail us hereThere’s some interesting debate raging below the line about the tempestuous meeting between Tottenham and Liverpool last night, where Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero were sent off but Micky van de Ven, whose challenge ended Alexander Isak’s involvement was not.Thomas Frank was certainly of the view that Simons sending off was unjust. “I don’t like those types of red card because I think the game is gone if that’s a red card,” he told the BBC soon after the game finished. “I don’t think it’s a reckless tackle. I don’t think it’s exceptional force. We have the referee’s call and that was a yellow, so that’s why I don’t think that’s a red.” Continue reading...

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