Hugo Ekitike spotted for first time since Liverpool injury scare as he breaks cover
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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballHugo EkitikeLiverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has joined France's squad despite suffering a dead leg in the Reds' damaging 2-1 Premier League defeat to Brighton on SaturdayLiverpool forward Hugo Ekitike has linked up with the French squad despite being substituted due to a dead leg during the 2-1 loss against Brighton and Hove Albion. The Swedish player is nearing his return, but an injury to Ekitike would leave the Reds notably thin in central attacking positions.READ MORE: Arne Slot provides Hugo Ekitike injury update after Liverpool striker hobbled off at BrightonREAD MORE: Liverpool star Hugo Ekitike in tears hobbling off vs Brighton as injury worries deepenThe 23-year-old is Liverpool's leading scorer with 17 goals and six assists across all competitions, including 11 in his debut Premier League season.The ex-Eintracht Frankfurt forward earned his first senior call-up in September, where he made a strong impression for the two-time winners of the esteemed international competition and has been selected in the last three squads."Hugo Ekitike is also gaining confidence," France boss Didier Deschamps said in November.
These are attacking elements that are adding to the squad."France will tour the region of North America during this international break, facing Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil at Foxborough's Gillette Stadium on 26 March before taking on Colombia at Landover's Northwest Stadium on March 29.Content cannot be displayed without consentEkitike has started just two games for his nation with Kylian Mbappe the number one striker.This month, he will compete alongside Mbappe, Marcus Thuram, Ousmane Dembele and Randal Kolo Muani. All eyes will be on the travelling party to America later this week to see if Ekitike is involved in the double-header.England's 2026 World Cup kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
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