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 devastating injury. Ekitike will miss the rest of the season and the World Cup with France due to a ruptured Achilles tendon.
Slot believes Ekitike will come back stronger, citing examples of players who returned from similar injuries to perform at an even higher level. The timing of the injury is unfortunate, with Alexander Isak having just returned from his own long-term layoff.
Slot started Isak in his first match since December, but he struggled to make an impact and was substituted at half-time. Slot thinks that having two No 9s has proven to be a good decision, as it provides cover in case one of them gets injured.
He also expressed optimism about the team's future, despite the 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, and believes they can compete with the best teams in Europe. Liverpool's focus is now on securing Champions League football, starting with the upcoming Merseyside derby against Everton.