00:00Liverpool boss Sonny Schlott is cautiously optimistic that Hugo Eketike will be available
00:06for Thursday's high-profile Premier League visit to leaders Arsenal. The French forward
00:12has carried a heavier workload in recent weeks due to Alexander Azak's absence following ankle
00:18and leg surgery and a minor hamstring issue has kept him out of recent matchday squats.
00:24Eketike who joined Liverpool from PSG via Eintracht Frankfurt has been a key attacking
00:30outlet in Isaac's absence. Schlott explained that the young forwards limited Premier League
00:34experience combined with consecutive minutes on the pitch contributed to the strain.
00:41That has led to a slight hamstring injury Schlott told Sky Sports for a player that is his age and
00:46not used to the Premier League completely that has been a bit too much and hopefully he'll be back
00:51for the Arsenal game but that's definitely not sure yet. Dominic Sabozlai is expected to shift to the
00:58right flank while Florian Wurtz and Joe Gomez return to the squad after hamstring and fitness issues.
01:04Mohamed Salah remains at the African Cup of Nations with Egypt and Wataru Endo and Giovanni Leone are
01:10unavailable. Liverpool will be hoping Eketike's return adds firepower against Arsenal with the French
01:16striker providing the cutting edge needed to challenge a team currently top of the table.
01:23His fitness could prove crucial in a game that will test Liverpool's attacking depth and adaptability.
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