Hugo Ekitike looks on.
Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike missed Sunday's game at Fulham with an injury.
Liverpool will hope for good news on the injury front after their dramatic draw with Fulham, as Arne Slot awaits updates on Hugo Ekitike, Alexander Isak and more.
Liverpool's search for a first win in 2026 continued in the most dramatic circumstances. Cody Gakpo thought he'd secured victory for the Reds against Fulham with a last-minute goal, but Harrison Reed had other ideas, firing in an unstoppable long-range equaliser to make it 2-2 with no time left for a response.
's first half was largely forgettable, with Harry Wilson putting ahead. After the break the Reds' performance improved as managed to pull them level - both goals requiring strict VAR checks for marginal offside decisions.
The match seemed set to end with that score-line until Gakpo found the net from a Jeremie Frimpong cross deep into injury time. .
Arne Slot's side could do little as they watched Reed's long-range strike find the top right-hand corner of the net with 97 minutes on the clock.
Despite the late setback at Craven Cottage, Liverpool remain in fourth place. They'll be keen to return to winning ways, especially with Manchester United, Chelsea and Sunderland hot on their heels.
With players returning from injury - and international duties - Liverpool's fortunes could improve. Mirror Football takes a look at the Reds' absent stars and when they might be back in action;
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Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah left Liverpool for international duty in mid-December as he captains Egypt at this year's Africa Cup of Nations. With two group stage goals, he has helped his country into the knockout rounds. Next up, Egypt's last-16 match is against Benin and is scheduled for Monday, January 5. The tournament's final is on Sunday, January 18. Latest return date: January 21 vs Marseille (A)