Liverpool could be without five players for Arsenal after injury setback
Liverpool are back in action on Thursday evening with the trip to runaway Premier League leaders Arsenal. And the Reds are still waiting to discover exactly who they can call upon for the game against the odds-on title favourites.
The biggest question mark is over the fitness of Hugo Ekitike. The France international, who is Liverpool's top scorer with season with 11 goals, missed the 2-2 draw at Fulham on Sunday due to a hamstring complaint.
Reds head coach Arne Slot, though, is hopeful the striker will be available for the clash at the Emirates.
"It’s not a big surprise he gets a bit of DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness)," said Slot.
"We were hoping it would be DOMS and we could have used him as a sub but, unfortunately, we saw a bit more and couldn’t take a risk."
Ekitike's availability would be a major bonus with Alexander Isak out for several months as he recovers from surgery on an ankle injury that included a fractured fibula after being caught by Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven when scoring Liverpool's opener in the 2-1 away win before Christmas.
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