Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike was missing from their squad to face Fulham on Sunday, and Arne Slot has confirmed that he's expected to return to face Arsenal next.
Ekitike has been a key figure in the Liverpool side since his arrival, and there has been added pressure on him to provide the goals since Alexander Isak suffered a nasty injury. Slot's only fit senior striker was Ekitike heading into this game, but he was missing from the squad ahead of their clash with Fulham in the Premier League.
Florian Wirtz is likely to step up into a false nine role for the Reds, but it's certainly not an ideal situation for Slot and his team. The Merseyside outfit will be desperately hoping that Ekitike makes a quick recovery, especially with such a crucial game against Arsenal coming up next week.
Arne Slot Drops Hugo Ekitike Injury Update
Hugo Ekitike
Speaking to the media before the game, Slot has confirmed that Ekitike is missing from the squad due to injury. The Dutch manager expects him to be fit enough to return to face Arsenal next week.
Thankfully for Liverpool, it doesn't appear to be anything serious for the French international, with Slot expected him to return against Arsenal, who they face in just a few days. Slot would certainly rather Ekitike be fit for the game against Arsenal if he were to have a choice between the two games, and it will be interesting to see whether he shakes off his injury enough to start the game.