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Latest Liverpool injury news on Ekitike, Isak and Gomez ahead of Everton clash
TL;DR
Liverpool's injury updates reveal Hugo Ekitike is out with a ruptured Achilles tendon, while Joe Gomez and Alexander Isak's fitness is being monitored ahead of the Everton match this Sunday.
Key points
- Hugo Ekitike has a ruptured Achilles tendon.
- Joe Gomez's fitness is being assessed.
- Alexander Isak's condition is under review.
- Liverpool faces Everton in the Merseyside Derby.
- Match kicks off at 2pm BST this Sunday.
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Latest Liverpool injury news on Ekitike, Isak and Gomez ahead of Everton clash
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has delivered the latest injury news on Hugo Ekitike and Joe Gomez, and provided a fitness update on Alexander Isak ahead of facing Everton in the Premier League this weekend.
The Reds have some key injury concerns heading into the Merseyside Derby, which kicks off at 2pm BST this Sunday.
Ekitike ruptured his Achilles tendon in the 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, potentially sidelining him for the rest of 2026.
Latest Liverpool injury news on Ekitike, Isak and Gomez
Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Friday, the Dutchman revealed that Ekitike has not yet undergone surgery on his injury.
“He hasn’t been operated on yet,” he said. “It is devastating for him, coming to a new club and having such an impact straight away.
“Your first thoughts are always with him, being out for such a long time and missing out on so many special moments. But he is not the first or last player who will experience this and so many have come back even stronger.
“I’m sure in 10, 15 years he will maybe even say this injury helped me to perform at an even higher level than I did before.”
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Q&A
What is the latest injury status of Hugo Ekitike for Liverpool?
Hugo Ekitike has ruptured his Achilles tendon and may be sidelined for the rest of 2026.
Are Joe Gomez and Alexander Isak fit to play against Everton?
Joe Gomez's fitness is under review, and Alexander Isak's condition is also being monitored ahead of the match.
When is the Merseyside Derby between Liverpool and Everton?
The Merseyside Derby is scheduled for this Sunday at 2pm BST.
