"Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike was taken off during the second half against Galatasaray, in what turned out to be an incredibly frustrating night for Arne Slot's team. The Reds slumped to a 1-0 defeat at Rams Park, in a game that also saw goalkeeper Alisson leave the field with a hamstring injury. Ekitike, who has started the season in fine form, appeared in discomfort after stretching for the ball and was later replaced by Alexis Mac Allister."
"Ekitike, a 69m arrival from Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer, has been Slot's main man up front so far this term and has scored four goals. The forward has faced increased competition for his place following the deadline day signing of Alexander Isak, however, and could well lose his place in the side if a spell on the sidelines is required. Arne Slot was concerned as both Alisson Becker and Ekitike were forced off with injuries against Galatasaray"
"After the match in Turkey, Slot wouldn't rule the striker out of contention for the match against Chelsea on Saturday. He said he couldn't continue so we had to take him off. Let's see how he is for the weekend, he said. The Athletic reporter James Pearce further boosted the hopes of Liverpool fans, posting on X (formerly Twitter) that the forward was confident he only had cramp in his hamstring rather than anything more serious."
Liverpool lost 1-0 to Galatasaray at Rams Park while suffering multiple injury worries. Hugo Ekitike was substituted in the second half after appearing to feel hamstring discomfort when stretching for the ball and was replaced by Alexis Mac Allister. Goalkeeper Alisson also left the field with a hamstring problem. Ekitike joined from Eintracht Frankfurt for 69m in the summer and has scored four goals so far this season. The signing of Alexander Isak has increased competition for the striker's place. Slot said Ekitike could not continue and his status for the Chelsea match will be assessed, while a report said Ekitike believed the issue was cramp rather than a serious injury.
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