That would suggest that he will not be ruled out for long, with a busy January being taken in by the Reds. They opened the new year with a goalless draw against Leeds and have eight more games to come in the opening month of 2026 - with that run starting at Fulham. Slot has said: "Hugo picked up a slight hamstring injury because we had to play him more and more minutes. Hopefully he will be back for the Arsenal game."
Versatile Dutchman Cody Gakpo is likely to be moved into a more central berth against the Cottagers, with the Netherlands international having filled that role before. Milos Kerkez and Alexis Mac Allister have also been recalled against Fulham, as Jeremie Frimpong and Andrew Robertson drop to the bench.
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