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Ekitike's Hamstring Blow Hits Liverpool Hard
4 Jan
Summary
- Striker Ekitike sustained a hamstring injury, impacting Liverpool's attack.
- Mohamed Salah is unavailable due to Africa Cup of Nations participation.
- Alexander Isak has also been sidelined with a long-term injury.
Liverpool's attacking options have been severely limited following a recent hamstring injury to French international Ekitike. This latest setback compounds the team's woes, with key forward Mohamed Salah currently representing his country in the Africa Cup of Nations. The absence of these two crucial players leaves manager Arne Slot with difficult decisions to make.
Adding to Liverpool's striker concerns, Alexander Isak has been out of action for several weeks due to his own injury issues. This has forced Ekitike into more frequent appearances, ultimately leading to his current hamstring problem. Manager Arne Slot acknowledged the situation, noting the increased workload on the young forward.
While Ekitike's return is uncertain, there is hope he might be available for the upcoming match against Arsenal. However, his availability remains in doubt, further intensifying Liverpool's attacking challenges. The team's leading scorer in the league, with eight goals, his absence is a significant blow to their campaign.
