Latest Liverpool injury news as Hugo Ekitike update emerges and Alisson sends message
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Ekitike was left clutching his leg on the pitch just minutes into Saturday's early kick-off, following a collision with James Milner.While the Frenchman made a good effort to return to the field and run off any discomfort, his efforts ultimately proved fruitless, as he was back on the turf just a minute or so later. Slot was then compelled to field Curtis Jones in his place, as Liverpool played out their Premier League clash without a true striker.Despite initial fears that Ekitike's injury could be a serious affair, given he hobbled off the pitch in the aftermath of his collision, Slot was quick to confirm in the aftermath of the loss that he should not be sidelined for too long.
He told TNT Sports: "I think the players, the fans, we all know that there's only eight games to go to qualify for Champions League."And then every game that you have to miss is something you're upset about. And I think him having to go off after one or two minutes, not being able to help the team any more with something that is just a bit of bad luck..."Because it's not like he's out for three months, at least that's what I assume, but it's bad enough not to be able to continue and that's a big blow for him - and was, in the end, also a blow for us.."It comes as Mohamed Salah was forced to sit out the encounter altogether, as a result of an injury sustained during Liverpool's midweek win over Galatasaray.
All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageSpeaking during his press conference this week, the head coach explained: "Unusual [he is injured], I think you expect the outcome so he is not available for tomorrow. Thank you for the support."Alexander Isak, meanwhile, is is still yet to feature for Liverpool since sustaining a leg fracture during December's win over Tottenham Hotspur, while Conor Bradley has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury picked up against Arsenal in January.Wataru Endo suffers a similar fate, having been stretchered off with a foot injury during Liverpool's trip to the Stadium of Light in February, while Giovanni Leoni is still on the road to recovery from his ACL injury in September.Liverpool will now thankfully have a week's respite in the form of the March international break, before they return to FA Cup action against Manchester City in the quarter-finals of the competition on Saturday, April 4.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.