Liverpool have another “big issue” ahead of West Ham clash

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Liverpool are in unprecedented territory at the moment and there are no current signs of things getting better for Arne Slot. The pressure has never been so severe for Slot, and the club finds itself in uncharted waters with the Premier League-winning manager.

Speaking in his pre-match conference ahead of the Premier League clash with West Ham United on Sunday afternoon, Slot gave an update on Ekitike’s injury. The Liverpool boss told the media: “They don’t expect that it has to be a big issue, but the games come fast so let’s see for the weekend.

“But it shouldn’t have to be a big issue.” Will Hugo Ekitike start against West Ham? While Slot’s update was relatively vague on the exact date that Ekitike will be back, it is a promising sign that there is no long-term damage to the France international.