The Dutch defender collided with Isak a fraction of a second too late to block his shot, which squirted past Guglielmo Vicario to give Liverpool the lead in north London last weekend. Rather than wheel away to celebrate his second Premier League goal in a red shirt, Isak remained on the turf, writhing in agony while clutching his left leg.

Here are the latest stories surrounding the transfer market at Anfield:

Liverpool's first-team squad is bursting at the seams with talent.Their 2025-26 summer transfer window was impeccable with the Anfield outfit spending over £450 million to improve their ranks.And,

Bradley Barcola is reportedly now emerging as a prime alternative for Liverpool after missing out on Antoine Semenyo. Caught Offside claim the club are increasingly monitoring the Paris Saint-Germain winger. Arne Slot is said to admire Barcola's profile, with the Reds viewing him as a long-term option for the New Year.

Alexander Isak is set to miss "a couple of months" after undergoing surgery on a broken leg though Arne Slot insists the British transfer record holder will be back before the end of his debut season at Liverpool.