“Hamstring injury” – Slot confirms Ekitike problem at worst possible moment

Liverpool’s confirmed line-up for Fulham may look familiar on paper, but one absence subtly shifts the entire shape of our afternoon.

Hugo Ekitike was missing from the matchday squad at Craven Cottage, with Liverpool later confirming the French forward had picked up a minor hamstring issue.

The update arrived quickly after team news dropped, with clarity provided by David Lynch on X.

Arne Slot has stated that Ekitike’s problem is linked to his recent workload, with Liverpool...