Alexander Isak is set for months on the sidelines with a suspected broken leg, with Liverpool awaiting the final results of an MRI scan.Isak is likely to miss the majority of the second half of the season at least, after breaking his leg in Liverpool’s 2-1 win at Tottenham.That is according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, who reports on the club’s suspicions following a scan on Sunday.Alexander Isak broken leg: A quick look• Fracture feared: Alexander Isak is suspected to have suffered a broken leg against Tottenham on Saturday.• Lengthy layoff: The £125 million striker could miss most of the season, with a return feasible for April.• Transfer move: Liverpool may target Bournemouth‘s Antoine Semenyo in January to cover the major attacking void.It comes as the next step in a gruelling campaign for the No. 9, who has struggled for fitness and form since joining from Newcastle for a British record £125 million.Liverpool will support Isak throughout his recovery and the hope will be that he can be reintegrated before the run-in, though every caution will be taken with a player who did not take part in pre-season and is yet to regain the sharpness he showed in 2024/25.Isak had only made 10 starts for the Reds from a total of 16 appearances, and his goal off the bench against Tottenham was his third for the club.He had already missed four games earlier in the season with an adductor issue but will now sit out a considerable amount more – with it possible that Liverpool target a return in either April or May.Any timeframe on Isak’s return will depend on the severity of the fracture, with a clean break a more forgiving injury in terms of recovery while any associated ligament damage could extend his layoff further and possibly into the summer.His absence will leave Hugo Ekitike as the only established senior centre-forward with Federico Chiesa the only true backup – and one rarely trusted by Arne Slot.There appears a strong chance Liverpool will therefore enter the transfer market again in January, with Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo a feasible target.Semenyo is available for £65 million if his release clause is triggered in the first two weeks of the month.Alexander Isak leg injury: Frequently Asked QuestionsHow long does a broken leg take to heal for a footballer?A clean fracture typically requires three to four months for a full return to action. However, if there is associated ligament or syndesmosis damage, the layoff can extend beyond six months.When will Alexander Isak return for Liverpool?While the club are awaiting MRI results, early estimates suggest a potential return in April or May 2026. Liverpool are expected to take every caution given Isak’s lack of a full pre-season.Is a broken leg worse than an ACL injury?Surprisingly, a “clean” bone break is often preferred over an ACL tear. Bone heals stronger than before, whereas ligament surgery can permanently alter a player’s explosive pace and agility.How many games will Isak miss for Liverpool?If sidelined until April, Isak could miss up to 20 Premier League fixtures, as well as the knockout stages of the Champions League and domestic cup competitions.