According to Arne Slot, Liverpool's decision to sign two centre-forwards during the summer transfer window now seems like a wise move. This comes after Hugo Ekitike suffered a devastating injury, rupturing his right Achilles tendon during the Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain.
Ekitike will miss the remainder of the season and the World Cup with France, and potentially a significant portion of the next campaign. Slot expressed his sympathy for Ekitike, stating that it's devastating for the player to experience such a long-term injury, especially after having just joined the club and started to make an impact. However, Slot remains optimistic, citing examples of players who have returned from similar injuries to perform at an even higher level. The Liverpool manager believes that having signed two No 9s has proven to be a smart decision, given the current circumstances.
With Alexander Isak having only just returned from his own long-term injury, Slot acknowledges that the team's focus now shifts to securing Champions League football, starting with the upcoming Merseyside derby against Everton.