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Pundit Simon Jordan has come under fire for suggesting that “karma” was at play when Alexander Isak picked up a bad injury vs Tottenham Hotspur over the weekend. The Liverpool striker hurt himself as he scored in the 2-1 away victory against Spurs, suffering what is feared to be a broken leg.

The Swedish ace was caught late by Tottenham defender Micky Van de Ven as he fired the Reds into the lead on Saturday evening, and immediately had to come off with what has now been confirmed by the club as a fibula fracture. It's understood that Isak will now spend several months on the sidelines, having suffered this significant setback.

It's been a stop-start early period at Liverpool for Isak since his Premier League record transfer in the summer, and he will now likely be out for months. Even so, not everyone has sympathy for the forward, it seems.

Simon Jordan Makes 'Mean-Spirited' Isak Claim

Speaking on TalkSport, pundit and former Crystal Palace owner Jordan suggested Isak was, to some degree, getting what he deserved for his behaviour in the summer. The striker forced a move away from Newcastle ahead of the 2025/26 season, informing the club that he had no intention to play for the Magpies going forward.

The Swede accused the club of breaking promises, and missed out on pre-season under Eddie Howe, until eventually getting his Anfield move, arriving for a British-record deal worth £125m. Just two league goals have come for Isak since, though. Following this latest injury set-back, Jordan spoke about “karma” when discussing the player's misfortune:

“I’m desperately trying to avoid myself disappearing into the ghost of Jacob Marley, and looking at the karma of Alexander Isak’s position in terms of not landing at Liverpool and achieving very much. He now potentially finds himself out for the season. I’m desperately trying to avoid that version of myself.

“I don’t want anyone breaking their legs, but I also look at the dynamics of how people behave and think, sometimes, that what goes around comes around. That’s mean-spirited, I know."

He then went on to explain the alternative options Liverpool can play instead of Isak in the mean-time, adding:

“So then you move onto the situation surrounding Liverpool. They're not exactly devoid of a decent squad. The Isak transaction is always what they were prepared to spend. It’s not £125million down the drain because it will come again. It’s just an unfortunate set of circumstances where they have Mohamed Salah thinking he can say whatever he wants, you’ve got Cody Gakpo who hasn’t been in the best form and (Hugo) Ekitikke who probably thought he should be the man anyways.”

Unsurprisingly, Jordan's blunt take on the matter – 'mean-spirited' by his own account – has not gone down particularly well with fans online. One called it: "Disgusting." While another was far from impressed with the "Horrible comments."

A third remarked: "What a classless individual, who says such things." And a fourth said: "What a really odd thing to come out with."

One summed up the mood, saying:

"He REALLY went there???? Wow. What a horrible comment. No player deserves to be badly injured. Grim stuff from Jordan."

Some were so unimpressed, they suggested that he should lose his job. One said: "He needs sacking." A final fan conluded: "Needs sacked by Talksport."

Tottenham Hotspur are exploring a 'stunning' January move for Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, according to reports.

The North London side are looking to add extra firepower to Thomas Frank’s squad at the turn of the year and have reportedly identified Marmoush as an alternative to Antoine Semenyo.

Marmoush has struggled for regular opportunities under Pep Guardiola this term, totalling just 206 minutes of Premier League football across 10 appearances.

The Egyptian forward, who is currently away at the Africa Cup of Nations, has only made four starts across all competitions, scoring once.

Tottenham Eyeing Omar Marmoush Swoop

According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham are looking at signing Marmoush as a versatile option to bolster their attack, with the 26-year-old able to play both out wide and centrally.

Spurs are believed to be admirers of the Egyptian’s technical ability and goal-scoring prowess, which he demonstrated at Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt.

Marmoush registered an impressive 37 goals and 20 assists in just 67 appearances for the German side, where he spent 18 months before joining Manchester City in January 2024.

However, a move for Marmoush may prove difficult for Tottenham to pursue in January, with Guardiola reportedly expected to resist any departure.

The Catalan tactician values the 26-year-old’s role in squad rotation, and Spurs may need to present a convincing offer to lure him away from the Etihad Stadium mid-season.

Marmoush, praised as 'world-class', is under contract with Manchester City until the end of the 2028/29 season.

Semenyo Snubs Tottenham Move

Tottenham are believed to be viewing Marmoush as an alternative to both his Man City teammate Savinho and their long-standing target Semenyo.

The Ghanaian forward is expected to leave Bournemouth in January but is unlikely to choose North London as his next destination.

According to reports, despite Tottenham’s willingness to offer a significant salary, Semenyo has snubbed the possibility of joining the club amid interest from other Premier League sides.

Both Manchester City and Manchester United are front-runners to sign the 25-year-old in January, with Liverpool also paying close attention to his situation on the Dorset coast.

Paratici Close to Leaving for Fiorentina

Tottenham sporting director Fabio Paratici is close to leaving the club for a return to Italy, with Serie A side Fiorentina advancing on a deal to appoint the 53-year-old as head of football.

Paratici only made his return to North London in October, joining as joint sporting director alongside Johan Lange.

Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo has rejected interest from Tottenham Hotspur despite a potential ‘significant’ salary offer, journalist David Ornstein has revealed.

The Ghanaian forward will not be taking his talents to North London when the transfer market reopens next month, despite long-standing interest from Spurs.

Ornstein says Semenyo is ‘focusing on other options’ at the minute as he is expected to depart the Dorset coast in January, with Manchester City and Manchester United believed to be front-runners for his signature.

Semenyo is available via a £65m release clause next month, active in the early days of the winter market.

Semenyo Snubs Move to Spurs

Ornstein, speaking on NBC Sports, revealed that Tottenham were very keen on Semenyo and were prepared to pay a ‘significant’ salary to the 25-year-old winger:

“Tottenham Hotspur were very keen, and, I'm led to believe, were prepared to pay a significant salary to Antoine Semenyo, but he politely is focusing on other options.”

Semenyo has been one of the best players in the Premier League this season, scoring eight goals and providing three assists in 16 appearances.

Only Erling Haaland (19) and Igor Thiago (11) have more goals than the Ghanaian forward this term, while Semenyo also ranks joint-11th in assists among all players in the league.

The 'world-class' 25-year-old scored Bournemouth’s only goal in the 1-1 draw with Burnley, his second of the week after netting in the 4-4 draw with Manchester United.

Bournemouth’s league position is unlikely to do them any favours in their hopes of retaining Semenyo until the end of the campaign, with the Cherries failing to win their last eight games and sitting 14th in the table after 17 games.

Another Premier League Star Snubs Tottenham

Tottenham failing in their pursuit of Semenyo marks another player the North London side have missed out on in recent months.

Spurs were forced to accept defeat numerous times during the summer transfer window, with their targets Bryan Mbeumo, Eberechi Eze, Savinho and Morgan Gibbs-White either staying put or choosing to join their Premier League rivals.

Tottenham have been underwhelming under head coach Thomas Frank this season, winning six of their 17 games.

The Lilywhites have taken just five points from the last possible 24 and suffered a 2-1 defeat to reigning champions Liverpool on Saturday.

Sitting 13th and level on points with Bournemouth, Spurs visit Crystal Palace on Sunday in their final game of the year.

Liverpool forward Alexander Isak has suffered a leg break after picking up the injury against Tottenham Hotspur, David Ornstein has confirmed.

Isak suffered the injury against Spurs after coming off the bench. The Swedish international scored Liverpool's second goal of the match, but he was injured in the process during a challenge with Tottenham defender Micky Van de Ven.

Ornstein reported earlier on Sunday that Isak had suffered a 'significant' injury, but the severity was yet to be revealed. Liverpool supporters will have been patiently waiting to discover how long their big-money summer signing will be out for, especially after he picked up a goal at the weekend.

Liverpool Injury Fears Confirmed With Alexander Isak

According to The Athletic's Ornstein, Liverpool's fears are set to be confirmed, with Isak suffering a leg break against Tottenham. The Reds are yet to comment on the severity of Isak's injury, but he looks set to be out for a number of months.

Isak was helped off the pitch by Liverpool's physio staff, just about managing to walk, but he certainly looked in some immense pain. The former Newcastle United striker was replaced by Jeremie Frimpong in the second half, despite Isak only coming on after the break, and the Reds are now set to be without him for an extended period.

It's currently unclear exactly how long Isak is going to be watching on from the sidelines, but he's certainly going to miss a few months of action.

Pressure on Ekitike to Perform for Liverpool

Arne Slot has a lack of options in the centre-forward position, and with Isak on the treatment table for the foreseeable future, the pressure is going to be on Hugo Ekitike to perform. Thankfully for Liverpool, the French international has arguably been their best summer signing, and he's adapted to the Premier League with ease so far.

If Ekitike were to suffer an injury, it would be interesting to see what route Slot goes down, as he and Isak are the only natural centre-forwards at the club as it stands.

From fans to Arne Slot himself, many face a nervous wait to find out how long Alexander Isak will spend on the sidelines after picking up an injury in Liverpool's 2-1 away win against Tottenham Hotspur – and goalkeeper Alisson Becker provided a short update following the match.

A dreary first half, perhaps thanks to Xavi Simons' sending off following a rash challenge on compatriot Virgil van Dijk, needed something special to turn it around and Slot opted to bring on Isak at the half-time interval. It took the striker 11 minutes to make an impact in the final third.

The Isak of old shone through as he latched onto a pass from Florian Wirtz and swept home beyond Guglielmo Vicario with his left-footed effort, but he was caught by Micky van de Ven's late challenge and, therefore, had to be stretchered off. Hugo Ekitike soon added a second of the affair.

It's no secret that Isak's start to life hasn't been all sunshine and rainbows, but his goal against Spurs offered something of a platform for him to rise above the undying pressures of playing for a club the size and stature of the Anfield outfit. Van de Ven's challenge, however, put an end to that.

Isak, widely regarded as one of the best strikers in world football, had to be helped off the field of play with a stretcher by medical staff. "I don’t have any news on him but if a player scores, gets injured and doesn’t come back on the pitch or doesn’t try to come back, it’s usually not a good thing," Slot said after the win. "I cannot say anything more than that. That is just a gut feeling and nothing more than that.

"Nothing medical to say about it. I haven’t spoken to him about it yet but it’s a good thing he scored — a good goal assisted by Florian Wirtz. Let’s not be too negative yet. We don’t know yet. Let’s hope Alex is back with us soon but it is difficult to say.”

All attention was on the former Newcastle United talisman despite the victory on away soil and injury expert Physio Scout (on X, formerly Twitter) claimed that he could face anywhere between two and 12 weeks on the sidelines as the current diagnosis is very cloudy. They claimed that such a tackle can place stress on the knee structure with potential damage to the MCL and ACL.

They added that the most likely outcome would be that 26-year-old Isak sprained his ankle following contact from Van de Ven, resulting in him missing at least a two-month period of matches.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Alexander Isak holds the record for the most goals scored by a Swedish player in a single Premier League season, netting 23 goals for Newcastle United during the 2024/25 campaign.

The Athletic's Liverpool Correspondent, James Pearce, took to social media in the aftermath of victory last night to inform supporters that the Reds now face 'an anxious wait' to understand the severity of the Swedish striker's injury, though it is suspected to be a lower leg issue rather than his knee. Alisson also shed light on Isak's situation.

"Yeah, I think he'll be okay," the shot stopper said before sharing his delight at Isak's opener. "Happy for him for scoring the goal but, of course, we don't want him to be injured. Hopefully it's just a knock and nothing too serious because he can help our team so much with his quality."

With just three Liverpool goals to his name since his summer switch, Isak's goal against Spurs put an end to a four-match goal drought for the ex-Real Sociedad and Borussia Dortmund marksman – but, depending on the severity of said injury, it may be a while until he is able to add more to his tally.

Isak Out? Ekitike Set to Become Even More Crucial to Arne Slot

Liverpool's No.9 has struggled to adapt since moving to Liverpool in the summer for a whopping fee of £125 million, which begs the question about whether the goalscoring burden is too much for the Swede? That shouldn't be an issue for the Anfield faithful, though, as Hugo Ekitike is stepping up to the plate.

Initially, when both signings were confirmed, there were concerns about how they could work in tandem – possibly in a two-man strike partnership which, if fruitful, would strike fear into backlines all across Europe. A man that can make things happen, Ekitike has, however, shouldered much of the responsibility thus far.

The goal-getter from Sweden posted a career-best Premier League campaign in 2024/25, netting 23 times and providing six assists in 34 appearances for Eddie Howe's Magpies and Liverpool fans can expect the same level of potency in front of goal once he's signing from the same hymn sheet as his teammates.

Former PGMOL chief and Premier League referee Keith Hackett believes that a third red card could have been shown in Liverpool's 2-1 against Tottenham on Saturday afternoon.

Xavi Simons was sent off in the first half for a rash challenge on Virgil van Dijk. And that ultimately helped the visitors break the deadlock in the second half, as Alexander Isak buried a strike past Guglielmo Vicario.

Hugo Ekitike doubled Liverpool's lead before Richarlison got one back for Spurs, but the Brazilian's effort came too little too late. There was even time for a second red card, as Cristian Romero was shown a second yellow for kicking out at Ibrahima Konate.

Hackett: Referee Missed Third Red Card in Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool

Although two red cards in a single Premier League game is something of a rarity, John Brooks could well have sent a third player off late in the game according to Hackett. The former top flight official was far from impressed with Richarlison's actions after he scored Spurs' only goal of the match.

After the ball hit the net, Tottenham players rushed forward to grab it and restart play, but Ekitike retreated to prevent them from doing so. The Frenchman and Richarlison both tumbled to the floor, but as he got up, the Brazilian grabbed the back of his opponent's neck.

Hackett, reacting to the incident following the match, believes that the striker was fortunate not to be shown a red card for violent conduct. He told Football Insider: "There is no doubt that Richarlison is a competitive individual and certainly one that a referee needs to keep his eye on.

"In this particular situation, we see Richarlison with his hand on the neck of his opponent as he is getting up off the ground. There's a little pressure. Could easily have been a red card but was completely missed by officials, ignored by VAR and as a result, nothing happens.

"It could have been a red card mister Richarlison. Behave yourself."

Watch Hackett's Explanation Below:

Slot Happy With Liverpool's Performance

Victory for Liverpool means that they have now won three games in all competitions, as they rise to fifth in the table. Having endured a torrid patch of form lately, Slot will be delighted to see his team moving in the right direction.

Speaking after the game, the Dutch manager said: "Three points away at Spurs is very nice. It is a difficult stadium to go to, a good team to play against.

"Of course, they lost last week, so today they wanted to make it up in front of their fans. For us, the aim was to win again because we need wins to let the league table look better for us and eventually that's what we did."

Liverpool will now for their match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday 27th December, as they bid to continue their run against the Premier League's bottom-placed side. Tottenham, meanwhile, are back in action on Sunday 28th, travelling to Selhurst Park for a London derby against Crystal Palace.

Liverpool are waiting on scans following a triple injury scare in the win against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday evening, according to Athletic reporter James Pearce.

Conor Bradley was withdrawn at half-time after suffering a knock towards the end of the first half, before Alexander Isak was taken off immediately after scoring his side's opening goal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium having been clattered into by Micky van de Ven.

Pearce also spotted Florian Wirtz feeling his hamstring at the end of the game, as Arne Slot's Liverpool side held on to record a much-needed 2-1 win against nine-man Spurs.

Liverpool Facing 'Anxious Wait' Over Potential Injuries

The blow suffered by Isak looked particularly bad, with initial suggestions it could be a knee issue for the Sweden international.

However, posting on X, Pearce has confirmed that it is actually a lower leg issue for the Premier League's record signing, who came off of the bench to put the visitors ahead.

Meanwhile, the Reds journalist added that it is hoped that the issue that forced Bradley off at the break isn't serious, and that Wirtz's issue was just cramp.

The Merseyside club will now await the results of the scans to see if that is the case, as they look set to embark on a busy festive period with matches against Wolves, Leeds, Fulham and Arsenal between December 27 and January 8.

Huge Blow for Isak

While hopes are seemingly high that Bradley and Wirtz's issues are not serious, Isak's didn't look great.

A stretcher was called following the collision and while it is a boost that it isn't the knee that has been affected, a lower leg injury is not exactly positive either.

It could have been a defining game for Isak too, who has struggled to live up to his huge price tag following his summer switch from Newcastle United.

Big moments and goals have been few and far between, with his only other strikes coming against West Ham United and Southampton in the Carabao Cup.

However, his finish against Spurs was good and one that gave them the lead in a game where they had been toothless in the first half.

Isak and Liverpool will be hoping that the injury isn't as bad as it looked at first, as the Swede looks to get his Reds career properly up and running.

Tottenham Hotspur star Xavi Simons has been labelled as 'stupid' and a 'terrible signing' by talkSPORT presenter Jeff Stelling following Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Liverpool.

The Dutchman has flattered to deceive for much of the season following his summer move from RB Leipzig, but had started to look more at home in recent weeks under Thomas Frank.

However, he let Tottenham's manager down in the first half against Arne Slot's side as his tackle on Netherlands compatriot Virgil van Dijk was punished with a red card after an intervention by VAR.

Xavi Simons Tackle was 'Not Accidental'

Tottenham's clash with Liverpool had been very uneventful until Simons' tackle on Liverpool captain Van Dijk, which initially produced a yellow card from referee John Brooks.

However, the match official was called to the monitor by VAR, where he changed his mind and showed the Dutchman a red card having reviewed the footage.

Simons spoke out on Instagram after the match to say he would never intentionally try to hurt an opponent, apologising to Van Dijk, his teammates, Thomas Frank and Spurs fans.

However, former Sky Sports host and now talkSPORT presenter Stelling was in no mood to show support for the 22-year-old after one fan said he felt sorry for the forward, posting on X:

Feel for him? It was stupid, done with intent - not accidental - and he has let his team down. Been a terrible signing for Spurs.

Strong comments from Stelling, both in terms of the incident and Simons' time at Tottenham in general.

Simons Can Still be a Tottenham Success

Expectations were understandably high when Tottenham signed Simons in a deal worth more than £50m from RB Leizpig in the summer, with the attacker considered to be one of the most exciting young talents in Europe.

However, it has been a slow start to his career in English football, with two goals and three assists in 22 matches so far for Spurs.

The red card is hardly a help for Simons as he looks to build some confidence and momentum at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - something that has been lacking to date.

Sometimes players can take time to adapt to a new country and league though, and Simons has shown at his previous clubs just how good he is, and the potential he has.

Red card moments like this one can be a defining moment in a player's career at a club, and the Dutchman has a chance to use it as a motivation to return after suspension and finally set his Tottenham career alight.

Which Matches Will Simons Miss?

The 22-year-old is out for the whole Christmas period with a three-match ban imposed following the sending off for violent conduct.

Simons will miss the London clashes with Crystal Palace and Brentford over Christmas and New Year, as well as the visit of Sunderland on Janaury 4.

The Netherlands international will be back available to Frank for the visit to Bournemouth on January 7.

Xavi Simons has spoken out for the first time after being sent off in Tottenham's 2-1 defeat against Liverpool on Saturday afternoon, responding to the decision with a message to Virgil Van Dijk.

Following a tepid start to the game, Spurs' ambitions were dealt a huge blow when their Dutch midfielder's studs caught Van Dijk's leg in a nasty challenge. Following a VAR intervention, the referee was sent to the pitchside monitor, upgrading his decision to a red card.

Simons' sending off ultimately cost Thomas Frank's side the game, with Liverpool in the ascendency for most of the remaining 57 minutes. Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike put the visitors in front, although Richarlison did manage to grab one back for the hosts before Cristian Romero became the second Tottenham player to earn a red card.

Simons Sends Message to Van Dijk After Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool

After being given his marching orders, Simons appeared to be visibly emotional as he left the pitch. He's endured a difficult start to life in north London, with Frank still figuring out how to get the best out of him.

However, in a message on social media, the 22-year-old took the time to speak on the decision and send a message to Van Dijk, who offered consolation as he trudged off the pitch. In a post on Instagram, he wrote: "Mistakes happen. VIrg is my captain, I would never intentionally hurt him of anyone.

"To my Spurs teammates, my manager and fans, I take responsibility, I'm really sorry."

Check Out Simons' Post Below:

Frank Not Happy With Simons Red Card Decision

Tottenham manager Frank was asked to give his thoughts on the decision after the game in an interview with Match of the Day, with the Danish head coach expressing his unhappiness. He believes that the tackle from Simons lacked enough force to merit a red card, insisting that it was only worthy of a yellow.

"The way they responded to several setbacks was immense. The first one is the first red, which I think... I've seen it given before but I don't like it. I don't like those types of red cards because I think the game is gone if that's a red card.

"I don't think it's reckless tackle. I don't think it's exceptional force. We have the referee call and that was a yellow so that's why I don't think that's a red."

Simons' dismissal means that he will now miss three games of action, dealing Frank a blow as he bids to navigate a busy Christmas fixture list. The midfielder won't be available for games against Crystal Palace, Brentford and Sunderland, three sides who are all more than capable of getting a result against Spurs.

Although they might have picked up three important points against Tottenham, one Liverpool player really struggled in their 2-1 win in north London. And Arne Slot needs to consider benching him moving forward.

Hoping to make it three consecutive wins in all competitions, the Reds made a tentative start to proceedings, as did the hosts. However, the game took a turn for the worse for Spurs when Xavi Simons needlessly flew into Virgil van Dijk and caught him high on the back of his leg. VAR sent referee John Brooks to the screen, with the official then electing to show a straight red card.

Liverpool weren't able to find a breakthrough before half-time, and emerged from the break with more attacking intent. Bringing on Alexander Isak for Conor Bradley, the Swede repaid the faith shown in him 11 minutes later as he swept home Florian Wirtz's through ball — although he was forced off with an injury because of Micky van de Ven's attempted sliding tackle.

Tottenham came close to equalising when Randal Kolo Muani's deflected effort struck the bar on a rare venture forward, but their opponents doubled their advantage when Hugo Ekitike rose highest to head home Jeremie Frimpong's cross. Although Thomas Frank's side got one back through Richarlison, any hopes of a comeback were eliminated when Cristian Romero was needlessly sent off after receiving a second yellow for kicking out at Ibrahima Konate.

Mac Allister Offered Nothing in Liverpool's Win vs Tottenham

Tottenham and Liverpool both played at a snail's pace for much of the game, with both sets of players looking scared to lose rather than showing intent to win. Nevertheless, Simons' sending off should have been the spark which propelled the visitors forward, but they found themselves stifled by a lack of creativity for much of the game.

A big part of that comes down to options in midfield, and particularly Alexis Mac Allister. Florian Wirtz grabbed a first Premier League assist, while Dominik Szoboszlai, before being moved to right-back, at least posed a threat. Their Argentine teammate, however, simply let the game pass him by.

Playing in an advanced role against 10 men should have allowed the 26-year-old to dictate play and craft out opportunities, but he didn't manage to do either of those. Playing just 29 passes in the game, completing 25 of them, he didn't manage to play any key passes which crafted chances for teammates.

Check Out Mac Allister's Statistics vs Tottenham:

Also guilty of losing possession 10 times in the game, Mac Allister was careless and uncreative, two qualities which a number 10 simply can't exhibit. Earning a 3/10 in GIVEMESPORT's player ratings, Slot's best play is to drop the midfielder entirely — he's just not been good enough to start week in, week out.

Liverpool Fans Rage Over Mac Allister's Performance

There's been a large amount of outcry online from Liverpool supporters in the wake of Saturday afternoon's victory, as many are unhappy with what they saw from their engine room operator against Tottenham. One tweet bemoaned a lack of effort from him over 90 minutes, reading: "Genuinely getting sick of tired of seeing Mac Allister do nothing every single game. He runs like prime Usain Bolt for Argentina though."

Another fan was incensed by every facet of the Argentine's game against Spurs, stating: "Don't really know how to properly explain it but Mac Allister is just so incapable these days." More accused him of ghosting in the game, saying: "Mac Allister going missing again."

Described as "awful" by a fellow Liverpool fan, another added: "Mac Allister might be the new Gakpo, starts every game despite putting out average performances every single week." And one more asked: "What does Mac Allister contribute to the team?"

A final supporter said: "Watching Mac Allister nowadays is insane bro I’ve never seen a physical decline like this in my life."