Hugo Ekitike scored twice for Liverpool against Brighton (Image: Getty Images)

Arne Slot has eased injury fears around Hugo Ekitike by confirming the two-goal striker was taken off with cramp in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion. Ekitike scored the Reds' quickest goal of the season when he dispatched after just 46 seconds against the Seagulls.

And he followed it up with his 10th across all competitions with a second-half header from substitute Mohamed Salah's corner.

The France international was withdrawn for Alexander Isak in the second half after pulling up with a problem, which Slot has now dismissed as cramp, meaning the No.22 will be available for next week's trip to Tottenham Hotspur. READ MORE : Arne Slot confirms new Liverpool injury blows after Brighton

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