Hugo Ekitike forced off as injury worries deepen for Reds vs Brighton
Liverpool have suffered a significant setback in their Premier League clash with Brighton after star striker Hugo Ektke was subbed just seven minutes into the match. The Frenchman collapsed clutching his leg following an early collision and received on-field treatment before limping out of play, compounding concerns over squad fitness for Anfield manager Jurgen Klopp's side.
Key Points
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1Liverpool suffered a significant injury setback as Hugo Ekitike was forced off the pitch during their Premier League match against Brighton.
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2Ekitike, who started after scoring in midweek's Galatasaray fixture, collided with James Milner early on and clutched his leg while receiving treatment before being substituted within eight to ten minutes of play.
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3Reports from multiple sources confirm the injury occurred at The AMEX Stadium during Saturday afternoon fixtures.
Developments
Liverpool suffered two significant injury blows, with Hugo Ekitike being substituted due to leg pain after colliding with James Milner and Mohamed Salah ruled out following an undisclosed muscular strain against Galatasaray. This leaves the team already stretched thin in attack as they face a difficult trip without key players like Isak (fractured), Bajcetic (hamstring recovery setbacks).