Liverpool‘s new signing sustained a hamstring injury during their match against Eintracht Frankfurt on August 6, 2024, raising concerns about the club’s early-season plans. The player was forced to leave the pitch, casting a shadow over Liverpool’s 3-1 victory in the pre-season kind.
The injury to the summer acquisition presents an immediate challenge for manager Arne Slot as he assesses his squad ahead of the Premier League kickoff. it possibly disrupts midfield plans, requiring adjustments to the team’s structure and potentially impacting the roles of Curtis Jones and Dominik szoboszlai, who Slot indicated need to offer greater defensive cover. The setback occurred despite a promising attacking performance from Liverpool, with goals from Hugo Ekitike, Virgil van Dijk, and Ibrahima Konate overturning an early Frankfurt lead.
Ekitike, returning to Frankfurt, equalized quickly after the hosts took a 1-0 advantage.Van Dijk and Konate then scored with headers, giving Liverpool a 3-1 lead at halftime. Slot substituted in Federico Chiesa for the second half.
The injury adds to the pre-season concerns for Liverpool, who are aiming to build on last season’s performance. The club will await further assessment to determine the severity of the hamstring problem and the expected recovery timeline.
