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Slot gives Ekitike injury update ahead of Liverpool’s game with Arsenal

Hugo Ekitike was impressive but not clinical for Liverpool
Hugo Ekitike was impressive but not clinical for Liverpool (AFP via Getty Images)
  • Liverpool drew 2-2 with Fulham in a dramatic Premier League match, with Harrison Reed scoring a late equaliser for Fulham.
  • Manager Arne Slot revealed Hugo Ekitike missed the game due to a minor issue, further depleting Liverpool's attacking options alongside Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak.
  • Liverpool's attack appeared subdued, failing to register a shot on target in the first half.
  • Florian Wirtz and Cody Gakpo scored for Liverpool, but Harry Wilson had given Fulham the lead before Reed's stoppage-time strike.
  • Slot expressed frustration with his team's tendency to concede late goals, while Fulham boss Marco Silva felt his side deserved to win.
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