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The Empire of The Kop
empireofthekop.com > 12/21/2025 > alisson-becker-alexander-isak-injury

“Hopefully just a knock”: Alisson offers injury hope after Spurs scare

“Hopefully just a knock”: Alisson offers injury hope after Spurs scare39+ min ago Liverpool's victory in north London delivered points on the board, but the talking point afterwards centred on fitness rather than form. Alexander Isak's injury, suffered as he scored the opening goal against Spurs, has left us waiting for clarity at…...

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The Empire of The Kop
empireofthekop.com > 12/21/2025 > alexander-isak-spurs-injury

Isak delivered devastating possible 12-week injury lay-off after Spurs

Isak delivered devastating possible 12-week injury lay-off after Spurs1+ hour, 28+ min ago Liverpool picked up another three points in north London, but the aftermath of Saturday's win has been dominated by concern rather than celebration. Alexander Isak's injury, suffered moments after he scored against Spurs, has left us anxiously awaiting further clarity....

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The Empire of The Kop
empireofthekop.com > 12/21/2025 > joe-hart-milos-kerkez-rodrigo-bentancur

“I really don’t like this”: Joe Hart reacts to Spurs incident vs Liverpool

“I really don’t like this”: Joe Hart reacts to Spurs incident vs Liverpool2+ hour, 35+ min ago Liverpool's win in north London ultimately delivered three points, but the closing stages raised uncomfortable questions about control and player safety. Joe Hart did not hold back when assessing Tottenham's behaviour late on, particularly an incident involving Milos Kerkez. Speaking…...

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The Empire of The Kop
empireofthekop.com > 12/20/2025 > isak-potential-acl-injury-analysis-liverpool

Injury analyst’s initial verdict on Alexander Isak could have Liverpool fans fearing the worst

Injury analyst’s initial verdict on Alexander Isak could have Liverpool fans fearing the worst13+ hour, 21+ min ago No sooner had Alexander Isak scored Liverpool's first goal tonight than he was forced off with injury, having only been on the field for little more than 10 minutes after replacing Conor Bradley at half-time. In finishing to the net from…...

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The Empire of The Kop
empireofthekop.com > 12/20/2025 > ekitike-spurs-liverpool-wasnt-football

“That wasn’t football” – Hugo Ekitike had one major gripe despite yet more goalscoring heroics

“That wasn’t football” – Hugo Ekitike had one major gripe despite yet more goalscoring heroics13+ hour, 44+ min ago Hugo Ekitike had one complaint to get off his chest despite maintaining his excellent goalscoring form for Liverpool on Saturday evening. Having scored four goals across his previous two Premier League games, the Frenchman was on the scoresheet yet again…...

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empireofthekop.com > 12/20/2025 > slot-frimpong-substitution-spurs-liverpool

Not an injury: Arne Slot candidly explains why he subbed off Jeremie Frimpong in closing minutes

Not an injury: Arne Slot candidly explains why he subbed off Jeremie Frimpong in closing minutes14+ hour, 12+ min ago Arne Slot provided a candid explanation for why he substituted Jeremie Frimpong in the closing minutes of Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday evening. Returning to the matchday squad after two months out with a hamstring injury, the 25-year-old…...

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The Empire of The Kop
empireofthekop.com > 12/20/2025 > richarlison-antics-goal-celebration-spurs-liverpool

(Video) Shameless Richarlison antics immediately after his goal could now cost Liverpool big

(Video) Shameless Richarlison antics immediately after his goal could now cost Liverpool big14+ hour, 39+ min ago When Richarlison plays against Liverpool, you can be sure that he'll get himself into the thick of the action somehow. The Tottenham Hotspur forward infamously whipped out his pigeon celebration after a stoppage time equaliser at Anfield in April 2023, only…...

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empireofthekop.com > 12/20/2025 > neville-isak-injury-sad-sight-liverpool-spurs

‘That is a sad sight’ – Gary Neville laments what he witnessed just after Alexander Isak goal

‘That is a sad sight’ – Gary Neville laments what he witnessed just after Alexander Isak goal15+ hour, 31+ min ago Alexander Isak must be beginning to think that if he didn't have bad luck, he'd have no luck at all. The Liverpool striker came off the bench at half-time against Tottenham Hotspur in place of Conor Bradley, with Arne Slot…...

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The Empire of The Kop
empireofthekop.com > 12/20/2025 > gravenberch-simons-red-card-spurs-liverpool

What Ryan Gravenberch did to Xavi Simons after Spurs forward’s red card v Liverpool

What Ryan Gravenberch did to Xavi Simons after Spurs forward’s red card v Liverpool16+ hour, 16+ min ago Liverpool were handed a huge incentive just after the half-hour mark of their clash against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday after a red card for Xavi Simons. The Netherlands international was initially booked for catching compatriot Virgil van Dijk on the…...

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empireofthekop.com > 12/20/2025 > frimpong-returns-liverpool-squad-spurs

‘Good news’ – Liverpool journalist delighted as Arne Slot given big boost ahead of Spurs clash

‘Good news’ – Liverpool journalist delighted as Arne Slot given big boost ahead of Spurs clash17+ hour, 48+ min ago There were a couple of standout pieces of team news for Liverpool ahead of this evening's Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur. The only change to the starting XI from the win over Brighton sees Conor Bradley replace the injured…...