A shadow hangs over Liverpool’s upcoming clash with West Ham. Young striker Hugo Ekitike suffered a back injury during the recent match against PSV, casting doubt on his availability for the weekend’s Premier League fixture.
The injury forced Ekitike off the pitch, leaving fans and the team concerned about the extent of the damage. While the manager downplayed the severity, suggesting it “shouldn’t be a big issue,” his participation remains uncertain as the team prepares.
A significant boost arrives in goal, however. Alisson, sidelined due to illness for the PSV defeat, has returned to training. Expectations are high that he will reclaim his position between the posts this weekend.
Further positive news emerges with Florian Wirtz nearing full recovery. A recent muscular issue kept him out of Liverpool’s last two games, but he’s on the cusp of rejoining the squad.
The manager confirmed Wirtz will undergo a final rehabilitation session tomorrow. A successful completion of this session could see him back in team training on Saturday, potentially opening the door for a weekend appearance.
