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Hugo Ekitike

2026-05-032026-10-09

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … Hugo Ekitike is sidelined with an Achilles injury, while Federico Chiesa has been ruled out since pre-season.

    Gakpo withdraws from Netherlands squad
  3. Citizen Digital

    … Barcola will be part of an expensively assembled Liverpool attack that also includes Isak, Hugo Ekitike and playmaker Florian Wirtz. …

    Iraola hails Barcola mentality after blockbuster Liverpool move
  4. August 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    … Despite the departure of club legend Mohamed Salah and a long-term injury to Hugo Ekitike, Liverpool have only added Spanish winger Victor Munoz in attacking areas as well as defenders Jeremy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo. …

    Liverpool must improve on 'unacceptable' season, says Van Dijk
  6. Citizen Digital

    … With Hugo Ekitike injured and doubts over Cody Gakpo's Liverpool future, Iraola has limited options to support Alexander Isak in attack. …

    Iraola wants to sign wingers to boost Liverpool's attacking options
  7. May 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    … "The culmination of the fan support and a good performance will lead us to what we want to achieve and that is qualifying for the Champions League." - Collapse - Slot was again hampered by a lengthy injury list with Alisson Becker, Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike absent, while Fl …

    Aston Villa humble Liverpool to secure Champions League qualification
  9. Citizen Digital

    … All of Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike were missing against Chelsea, while club record signing Alexander Isak was only fit enough to appear as a second half substitute. …

    Liverpool will be a 'different team' next season, says Slot
  10. Citizen Digital

    … Liverpool's forward line was decimated by injuries with Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike absent, while Alexander Isak was only fit enough for a place on the bench. …

    Liverpool limp towards Champions League with Chelsea draw
  11. Citizen Digital

    … Slot was without star forwards Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak, as well as two goalkeepers, through injury against United. …

    Liverpool's troubled season unacceptable, says Van Dijk
  12. Citizen Digital

    … The depleted Reds, shorn of Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike in attack, battled back from 2-0 down to level at 2-2 before Kobbie Mainoo's late winner. …

    Man Utd job feels 'natural' to Carrick
  13. The Standard

    … Slot's side arrived at Old Trafford depleted, without the forward trio of Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike, and Alexander Isak, all out with injury.United sensed blood and were well worthy of their early two-goal lead. …

    Man United beat Liverpool to secure place in top four

Monday 28 September

  1. Cody Gakpo withdrawn from Netherlands squad with ankle injury

    Liverpool striker Cody Gakpo has pulled out of the Netherlands squad after sustaining an ankle injury during the first half of his country's 2-1 Nations League win against Serbia on Sunday. He will return to Liverpool for further assessment, with reports suggesting he could be sidelined for several weeks.

    28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Liverpool signs Barcola from PSG for £124 million

    Liverpool announced the signing of 24-year-old French forward Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee of up to £124 million, making him the club's second-most expensive signing. Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola praised Barcola's mentality and confirmed he will be available for the upcoming match at Ipswich.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 24 August

  1. Liverpool captain Van Dijk calls season unacceptable after draw

    Virgil van Dijk said Liverpool "need to show a reaction" from a disappointing season that cost manager Arne Slot his job in May, though he called for patience with new boss Andoni Iraola. The Reds drew 2-2 at Newcastle on the opening weekend of the Premier League season, with a 99th-minute penalty equaliser from Dominik Szoboszlai.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 22 August

  1. Iraola seeks wingers as Liverpool adjusts after Salah departure

    Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola admits the club needs to sign more wingers as they adapt to life without Mohamed Salah, who joined Turkish club Trabzonspor in August. Iraola, who arrived from Bournemouth to replace Arne Slot, takes charge of his first Premier League match at Newcastle on Sunday, marking Liverpool's first season without Salah since 2016-17.

    22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 16 May

  1. Aston Villa defeats Liverpool 4-2, secures Champions League qualification

    Aston Villa beat Liverpool 4-2 on Friday, with Ollie Watkins scoring twice, to secure Champions League football. Liverpool slipped to fifth place and remain at risk of missing European qualification, with manager Arne Slot's future now in question.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 10 May

  1. Liverpool manager Slot expects turnaround next season

    Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed confidence he can win back fan support by improving the team next season, following a disappointing campaign marked by a 1-1 draw with Chelsea and fan frustration over tactical decisions.

    10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 9 May

  1. Liverpool draws Chelsea, moves closer to Champions League

    Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea on Saturday after Ryan Gravenberch's strike was cancelled out by Enzo Fernandez's free-kick. Liverpool now has a seven-point lead over sixth-placed Bournemouth with three games remaining.

    9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 4 May

  1. Liverpool captain van Dijk calls season "unacceptable" after loss

    Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the club's troubled season has been "unacceptable" after a 3-2 defeat at Manchester United left them in fourth place in the Premier League and fighting to qualify for the Champions League.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Carrick says Manchester United job feels natural after securing Champions League

    Michael Carrick, Manchester United's interim head coach, said the pressurised role feels "natural" after the club secured a return to the Champions League next season by beating Liverpool 3-2 to guarantee a top-five Premier League finish with three games remaining.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Manchester United beats Liverpool 3-2 in Champions League race

    Manchester United secured Champions League football next season with a 3-2 victory over Liverpool, with Kobbie Mainoo scoring the winner. Third-placed United opened a six-point lead over Liverpool and are guaranteed to finish in the top five.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 for Champions League qualification

    Manchester United secured Champions League football next season with a 3-2 victory over Liverpool, coming from behind after being 2-0 down at half-time. Kobbie Mainoo's goal secured the win and manager Michael Carrick's position for next season.

    3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Man Utd beats Liverpool 3-2 to secure Champions League place

    Manchester United defeated Liverpool 3-2, with Kobbie Mainoo's goal securing the victory and United's return to Champions League football after a two-year absence. United led 2-0 early but conceded two goals before Mainoo's late strike sealed the win.

    3 May 2026 · The Standard →

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