According to Arne Slot, Liverpool's decision to sign two centre-forwards in the summer now seems like a smart move, especially given Hugo Ekitike's recent injury. Ekitike will miss the remainder of the season and the World Cup due to a ruptured Achilles tendon.
Slot believes that despite this setback, Ekitike will come back stronger than ever. The timing of the injury is unfortunate, with Alexander Isak having just returned from his own long-term injury.
Slot acknowledged that having two strikers has proven beneficial, as it provides the team with more options. Liverpool's focus now shifts to securing Champions League football, starting with the upcoming Merseyside derby against Everton. Slot remains optimistic about the team's future, citing their ability to compete with top European teams, despite the potential departures of key players like Mo Salah and Andy Robertson.