Minor Injury Rules Liverpool Striker Ekitike Out of Fulham Clash
04 January 2026at15:20
Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has been confirmed to miss the team's upcoming match against Fulham on Sunday due to a minor injury.
Manager Arne Slot explained to Sky Sports that Ekitike "is suffering from a minor injury." Slot added, "For a player his age, not yet fully accustomed to the Premier League, it was a bit much," referring to the increased playing time Ekitike has received since Alexander Isak's serious injury.
Slot hopes Ekitike will be available for Liverpool's away game against Arsenal on Thursday, but he confirmed that "it's not certain yet."
For the Fulham match, Liverpool plans to redeploy Cody Gakpo as the main striker, supported by an attacking trio featuring Wirtz, Mac Allister, and Szoboszlai.
Q&A
Why is Hugo Ekitike not playing for Liverpool against Fulham?
Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike will miss the Fulham match due to a minor injury. Manager Arne Slot suggested his recent increased playing time contributed, with his availability for the Arsenal game still uncertain.
How will Liverpool's attacking lineup change for the Fulham game without Ekitike?
For the Fulham match, Liverpool plans to deploy Cody Gakpo as the main striker. He will be supported by an attacking trio featuring Wirtz, Mac Allister, and Szoboszlai in the starting lineup.
