Arne Slot ’s side were chasing an opener during their chaotic 2-1 win over Tottenham, who had been reduced to 10 men, when Liverpool’s two big-money signings – Florian Wirtz and Isak – combined to break the deadlock in the 56th minute.

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak sustained an injury after scoring Liverpool's opening goal in the 2-1 win over Tottenham on Saturday evening, before Hugo Ekitike found the net again

Whatever the nature of the damage done to Isak as Micky van de Ven collided with him well after the shot was away, it was enough to rob Liverpool's No. 9 of what might otherwise have been a moment of ecstasy.

It took less than six seconds for Liverpool ’s £300m trio to rip through Tottenham’s 10 men after Cristian Romero ’s careless pass from defence. Hugo Ekitike looked up and picked out Florian Wirtz, suddenly free in the space he has spent so much time trying to find.

Nine-man Tottenham lost 2-1 against Liverpool despite a valiant comeback attempt today. Alexander Isak injured himself in the process of scoring the opener before Hugo Ekitike added a second with a looping header.