Liverpool's Decision to Sign Two Strikers Now Looks Prudent, Says Slot

According to Arne Slot, Liverpool's decision to sign two centre-forwards in the summer has proven to be a wise move, given the recent injury to Hugo Ekitike. Ekitike will miss the rest of the season and the World Cup with France due to a ruptured Achilles tendon. Slot expressed his sympathy for the player, stating that the injury is 'devastating' for him, but also believes that Ekitike can come back stronger than ever. The manager noted that having two strikers has proven beneficial, especially with Alexander Isak only just returning from his own long-term injury. Slot said, 'It's a good thing we signed two No 9s, because there were a lot of people debating why we did.' The team's focus now shifts to securing Champions League football, starting with the upcoming Merseyside derby against Everton. Despite the 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, Slot remains positive about the team's future, citing their ability to have more ball possession and generate shots. He acknowledged that the team still needs to make some changes, but is confident that they can compete with the best teams in Europe.