Liverpool news: Hugo Ekitike takes drastic action as Darwin Nunez transfer truth emerges

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Injured striker Hugo Ekitike has revealed how he is coping with life on the sidelines, while the truth about Darwin Nunez returning to Anfield has been revealedReplacing Mohamed Salah has been Liverpool's top transfer priority since former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola arrived at Anfield. Here we look at two big stories involving the Reds.Ekitike takes drastic injury actionLiverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has taken the drastic step of pretending football no longer exists as he battles back from a horrific Achilles injury that wrecked his World Cup 2026 dreams.

The setback was particularly cruel for Ekitike, who had been hoping to force his way into France's World Cup squad following an impressive goalscoring season for the Reds.According to French outlet L’Equipe, the forward has been left in “immense pain” in the months since the injury and, in an effort to protect his own mental health, has pretended that football “ceased to exist”. The approach appears to be paying off, with Liverpool said to be pleased with the progress he has made so far in his recovery.Taking to social media after his injury blow was confirmed, a downbeat Ekitike wrote: “It’s hard, maybe even unfair.

Reports emerging from Uruguay claimed the Reds were preparing to re-sign the 27-year-old as a free agent, with an official announcement pencilled in for after his country’s World Cup campaign.The rumour quickly gained traction on social media after respected Uruguayan journalist Martin Charquero told his followers on X that Nunez was on his way back to Anfield, prompting excitement among some Liverpool supporters. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Upgrade your World Cup TV setup with the Sky Glass 'designed for football'This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.