Liverpool news: Arne Slot makes Hugo Ekitike demand as star blasted by manager

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But defender Micky van de Ven's follow-through caught the Swede, who limped off and suffered a fractured leg.Isak underwent surgery on Monday and is expected to be sidelined for a handful of months, meaning he'll miss the Reds' next Premier League clash against Wolves.Hugo Ekitike will now shoulder a larger chunk of the goal expectation and his manager has called for him to improve in one area. "Still he needs to get stronger but he has already become stronger.READ MORE: Arne Slot gives update on Liverpool's January transfer plans after Alexander Isak injuryREAD MORE: Arne Slot calls out Tottenham star over Alexander Isak tackle despite referee verdict"I don't think he changed a lot in all his offensive qualities.

He's fast, he can score a goal, he has great footwork, he's got dribbling skills. He has so much in his locker, I think that's the way you say it here."I think he's adjusted to the Premier League now.

He can become also physically outstanding, and that's where he's working really hard."By the way, in the last three, four minutes, he was very, very, very tired in the Tottenham game as well. Isak's leg was caught between both of Van de Ven's and contorted severely.Slot was asked whether any action should have been taken and he was quick to call out Van de Ven for what he dubbed a "reckless" challenge on his club-record £120million striker."It was a reckless challenge," said Slot.