Will Hugo Ekitike play against Chelsea? Injury expert gives update and explains Alisson blow

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Metro or go back to LFC Live.

Injury expert gives update and explains Alisson blow Published October 2, 2025 4:46pm Updated October 2, 2025 4:46pm Ekitike was forced off in the second-half against Galatasaray (Picture: Getty Images) Liverpool may not risk Hugo Ekitike against Chelsea this weekend despite the striker being confident he only had cramp when he was forced off against Galatasaray. Ekitike returned to the starting XI on Tuesday against Galatasaray in the Champions League but was forced off after 68 minutes with what appeared to be a hamstring issue.

Ekitike has five goals for Liverpool this season (Picture: PA Wire) ‘If it was a very low level muscular strain the player would feel that pinch and discomfort initially that is causing an issue in the game. Alisson was also forced off against Galatasaray (Picture: Getty) ‘It was probably quite an easy one to diagnose for Liverpool,’ Smith continued.

But they have to be really powerful and really explosive in almost every element of their job.’ Liverpool are still to determine the severity of Alisson’s injury but the timing of the October international break is helpful on this occasion. So they will have to assess things and do their work to determine the severity.’ Arrow MORE: Wayne Rooney says Ruben Amorim would get ‘slaughtered’ at Manchester United for Arne Slot’s Liverpool decision Arrow MORE: Peter Crouch makes confident Chelsea v Liverpool prediction Arrow MORE: Arsenal vs West Ham: Latest team news, predicted lineups and injuries Football Newsletter – In The Mixer Your guide to the week in football.