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

According to Arne Slot, Liverpool's decision to sign two centre-forwards in the summer now seems like a clever move, as the team faces a lengthy period without Hugo Ekitike due to his serious injury. Ekitike suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon during the Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain and will miss the remainder of the season and the World Cup. Slot expressed his sympathy for the player but believes that Ekitike can come back stronger than ever. The injury has highlighted the importance of having multiple strikers, as Alexander Isak has only just returned from his own injury layoff and is not yet ready to play a full 90 minutes. Slot thinks that Liverpool's performance against PSG, despite the defeat, shows that the team has a positive future ahead. The focus now is on securing Champions League football, starting with the upcoming Merseyside derby against Everton.