US EditionArne Slot Gives Hugo Ekitike Fitness Update for Arsenal After Liverpool Injury Scare
Ekitike, Liverpool's top scorer with 11 goals, missed recent training due to a hamstring injury and remains doubtful for the Arsenal match, with manager Arne Slot cautious about risking him.
- On Thursday Arne Slot said Hugo Ekitike is a doubt for Liverpool FC's trip to Arsenal after missing Sunday's 2-2 draw at Fulham with a hamstring problem.
- Because Alexander Isak is injured, Ekitike must play 80 or 90 minutes every game, increasing his workload and causing hamstring strain at Champions League level.
- He felt discomfort in training and underwent an MRI scan, with Liverpool receiving results in London and omitting Ekitike from the Fulham match squad.
- Given Salah's AFCON duty and Isak's injury, Ekitike's absence would be a huge blow as Liverpool FC sit 14 points behind Arsenal in a crucial match.
- As of Wednesday morning, Slot said `He hasn't trained with us up until now` and staff hoped it was DOMS but scans showed more, so they `couldn't take a risk`.
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Ekitike a major doubt for Liverpool against Arsenal
Hugo Ekitike is a major doubt for Thursday's big Premier League clash between Arsenal and Liverpool. The Reds forward missed the 2-2 draw against Fulham at the weekend because of a minor hamstring problem and has not yet returned to training.
Premier League 2025-26: Liverpool’s Ekitike in doubt for Arsenal clash
Ekitike, who has scored eight league goals this season, missed Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Fulham due to what Slot described as a slight injury, and the Dutchman said time was running out for the forward to be ready as Liverpool faces a quick turnaround.
Liverpool's Ekitike in doubt for Arsenal clash
LIVERPOOL, England, Jan 7 : Liverpool boss Arne Slot sounded doubtful he will have striker Hugo Ekitike for Thursday's Premier League trip to leaders Arsenal, with the Frenchman yet to return to training following a hamstring issue.Ekitike, who has eight league goals this season, missed Sunday's 2-2 draw a
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