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Striker in Richard Hughes' crosshairs after Hugo Ekitike injury
TL;DR
Liverpool is seeking a striker following Hugo Ekitike's injury. The club faces potential disruptions in its attack line with key players like Mohamed Salah expected to leave this summer.
Key points
- Liverpool needs a striker due to Hugo Ekitike's injury.
- Isak has had a challenging season with injuries.
- Key academy players are also sidelined.
- Mohamed Salah is likely to leave this summer.
Liverpool
Striker in Richard Hughes' crosshairs after Hugo Ekitike injury
Liverpool need a striker
Isak has endured a stop-start season while academy prospects like Jayden Danns, Will Wright and Keyrol Figueroa have also been injured. Long-term it remains to be seen whether any of those three will be able to step up.
And there is also going to be significant disruption in the club’s attack line this summer with Federico Chiesa and more notably Mohamed Salah set to take their leave.
Now it’s being claimed in Football Insider that sporting director Richard Hughes is ready to sanction a deal for a new No9 - just 12 months on from splashing out around £200m on a pair of strikers.
Liverpool are going to sign a striker
“The recruitment team don’t want to be going into next season with just one recognised number nine in Isak, and they won’t really want to take any risks in case anything happens to him, so I’m sure it’s something they will be looking at,” the report reads.
“It’s a big concern for Liverpool and it does definitely affect their transfer plans because the injury to Ekitike does leave them very short up front.”
Focus has usually been on which wingers will come to the club - with Bradley Barcola, Yan Diomande and others named as potential arrivals.
Q&A
Who is Liverpool targeting as a striker after Ekitike's injury?
Liverpool is reportedly considering several options, including Isak, to fill the striker position after Ekitike's injury.
What impact will Mohamed Salah's departure have on Liverpool's attack?
Mohamed Salah's departure is expected to significantly disrupt Liverpool's attacking lineup, necessitating new signings.
Which academy prospects are injured and unable to step up for Liverpool?
Academy prospects Jayden Danns, Will Wright, and Keyrol Figueroa are currently injured and may not be able to contribute.