Hugo Ekitike left in tears as Liverpool suffers new injury blow vs Brighton

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Liverpool has suffered yet another injury blow, with Hugo Ekitike forced off just minutes into the Reds' Premier League clash with Brighton. Curtis Jones came on to replace him, with the French international in tears as he made his way off the pitch, dealing Liverpool yet another blow as the international break approaches after Saturday's game.

Ekitike's withdrawal adds to Slot's worries, with the Reds boss having already been without two of his key players against Brighton. Hugo Ekitike was in tears as he was forced off for Liverpool against Brighton (Image: Getty Images) Taking to Instagram on Saturday, Alisson wrote: “Unfortunately, I’ll be out of action for a while.

Thank you for the support!” Ekitike's injury comes as Alexander Isak nears a return to action, with Slot revealing on Friday that he hopes to have the striker back in time for the Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain. Exactly what I get from that I cannot tell you because he hasn't trained with the team even once.” Liverpool.com says: Losing Ekitike is a huge blow for Liverpool.