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Clarity arrives on whether Hugo Ekitike will join France squad this week after Liverpool injury

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Hugo Ekitike has joined up with the French national squad despite being taken off with an injury during Liverpool’s defeat against Brighton on Saturday.The Reds badly missed Ekitike after he picked up a dead leg during an early challenge with James Milner, and there were concerns that he might have sustained a serious problem.However, after Arne Slot confirmed that the 23-year-old had simply sustained a dead leg, Ekitike was seen joining up with his French teammates on Monday. Which Liverpool player would you most like to see lift the World Cup this summer?



And which one has the best chance… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Andre Weening/BSR Agency/Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Franco Arland/Marcelo Endelli Ekitike seen joining up with France national teamWith Alexander Isak not yet ready to play, Liverpool fans have been worried that Ekitike could miss their massive upcoming matches against Manchester City and PSG.They have been handed some good news to kick off the international break, though, as L’Equipe shared a video of the former Eintracht Frankfurt man arriving at the French training camp.Though he did appear to be walking with a slight limp, Ekitike is seen making his way into the building to meet up with his teammates, including Ibrahima Konate.Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Liverpool agree with Italy on Federico Chiesa as forward suffers new setbackIt should now be expected that Ekitike will be involved for France, and, barring any further issue, will be fine for when Liverpool return to action in April.The French play against Brazil on Thursday evening before facing Colombia on Sunday.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox