Arne Slot cancels Liverpool arrangement as striker no-show sets tongues wagging

Liverpool’s pre-season tour in Hong Kong saw new signing Ekitike playfully teased by manager Slot about his goal-scoring prowess, unlike teammate Konate. Isak’s absence fueled transfer rumors, with Liverpool potentially reigniting interest despite Ekitike’s arrival. Slot’s decision to scrap “tour time” was welcomed by players like Van Dijk, who emphasized the importance of a full pre-season.

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