Liverpool forward Alexander Isak could be facing a lengthy spell on the sideline after suffering an injury while scoring in his team's Premier League win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
Isak was introduced as a halftime substitute in north London and opened the scoring against 10-man Spurs with a cool finish in the 56th minute.
However, the Sweden international was immediately forced off after a coming together with Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven inside the penalty area in which he appeared to injure his right knee.
He did not need a stretcher but looked in a lot of pain as he hobbled off the pitch, with Liverpool now facing an anxious wait to discover the full extent of his injury.
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot said it was too early to determine the severity of the injury.
"Let's hope he is back with us soon," Slot said. "Difficult to say to you now."
It is yet more disappointment for the 26-year-old, who has endured a difficult start to life on Merseyside following his acrimonious summer move from Newcastle United.
The �125 million ($167m) striker has scored just three goals in all competitions since joining Liverpool on transfer deadline day and was sidelined for a spell earlier in the season with a groin problem.
Hugo Ekitike scored a second goal for Liverpool in the 66th minute at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before Spurs threatened to claim an improbable draw when Richarlison pulled a goal back in the 83rd.
But the home side finished with nine men after defender Cristian Romero was sent off in stoppage time, allowing Liverpool to secure a valuable three points.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
