Liverpool told to consider transfer after Hugo Ekitike injury warning

Liverpool have been warned they may need to bring in another forward to ease the pressure on the injured Hugo Ekitike with no guarantee the France international will return to his best form. Ekitike is expected to be out until at least Christmas with the serious Achilles damage suffered during the Champions League clash against his former club Paris Saint-Germain in April. The 24-year-old forward is continuing his rehabilitation with the senior squad during the ongoing pre-season tour of the United States. And while Liverpool are in the market for a right-winger to replace the departed Mohamed Salah, they have been urged to consider a further new forward by former France international William Gallas. "I didn't have Hugo Ekitike’s injury, but I know it's very difficult to come back 100% after it," he said. "Most of the players didn't make it.