Liverpool are reportedly considering taking the matter to a legal forum after Alexander Isak suffered a serious injury in their recent win against Tottenham. The Sweden international left the pitch in pain after scoring the opener, following a late challenge from Spurs defender Micky van de Ven — a tackle that now looks far more serious in hindsight.
Replays of the incident showed van de Ven sliding in with a scissor-style challenge, making significant contact with Isak’s lower leg. What initially seemed like just another tackle has now sparked intense debate, particularly as scans are expected to confirm that the Reds’ £125m man will be sidelined for months.
Former Chelsea centre-back Frank Leboeuf didn’t hold back when speaking to ESPN. While praising van de Ven’s overall game, Leboeuf said that the defender must face consequences for the challenge that left Isak injured, arguing that players have to be in control when making such tackles.
Meanwhile, ex-PGMOL chief Keith Hackett told Football Insider that, in his view, the referee and VAR did not see the contact as an actionable offence at the time — and therefore the only remaining route for Liverpool could be legal action.
It remains unclear whether the club will actually launch proceedings, but the conversation around this incident is only just beginning — and Liverpool fans will be watching closely in the coming days. 🟥⚖️
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