A night of setbacks! Liverpool could lose Hugo Ekitike for an extended period

In addition to suffering their first Champions League defeat, Arne Slot may now be without his star striker for a considerable stretch.

Details: During yesterday's Champions League clash against Galatasaray, Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike was forced off in the 68th minute due to injury. Today, it was revealed that Hugo has sustained a right hamstring ligament injury, which could sideline him for a lengthy period.

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According to the portal Physio Scout | Football Injury Analysis, injuries of this type vary in severity, which determines the recovery timeline:

• Grade 1: 2–4 weeks.
• Grade 2: 4–6 weeks.
• Grade 3: 8–12 weeks or more.

At this moment, the severity of Ekitike’s injury remains unknown. He will have to undergo additional medical examinations, after which the exact nature of the injury and recovery timeframe will become clear.

Reminder: Liverpool's troubles continue. Now Ekitike is injured too