According to Arne Slot, Liverpool's decision to sign two centre-forwards in the summer now seems like a smart move, particularly given Hugo Ekitike's devastating injury. Ekitike will miss the remainder of the season and the World Cup with France due to a ruptured Achilles tendon. Despite the unfortunate timing, with Alexander Isak having just returned from a long-term injury, Slot believes Ekitike will come back stronger than ever. Slot noted that having two strikers has proven beneficial, especially since Isak is not yet ready to play 90 minutes.
Liverpool's focus is now on securing Champions League football, starting with the Merseyside derby against Everton. Slot remains optimistic about the team's future, citing their ability to generate 21 shots against Paris Saint-Germain as a positive sign, and believes that with some changes in the summer, the team can compete with the best in Europe.