Liverpool may have to plan without Hugo Ekitike for a run of upcoming games, with the striker’s fitness now under question following Tuesday’s clash with Galatasaray.For the second straight Tuesday, the French forward failed to see out the full 90 minutes. Last week, his Carabao Cup heroics against Southampton ended in a red card for an overzealous shirt-off celebration. This time in Istanbul, however, his night ended in discomfort rather than drama.Midway through the second half, Ekitike appeared to tweak his hamstring while chasing a pass and was replaced shortly afterward. The 23-year-old downplayed concerns post-match, suggesting it was nothing more than cramp, but medical voices outside the club are urging caution.Analyst’s Early Take on the InjuryOn Wednesday morning, well-known injury analyst @physioscout shared a breakdown on social media of what Liverpool might be facing. According to the expert, hamstring issues caused by a “stretch-type mechanism” usually point toward a Grade 2 strain, which often sidelines players for 4–6 weeks.They added a broader outline of potential scenarios:Tightness only: less than a week outGrade 1 strain: 2–4 weeksGrade 2 strain: 4–6 weeksGrade 3 strain: 8–12+ weeksScans will ultimately determine the full picture, but the possible range is significant.Games He Could MissIf the problem is minor, Ekitike could even recover in time to feature against Chelsea this weekend. The upcoming international break also works in Liverpool’s favor, possibly reducing the number of missed fixtures if the damage is minimal.However, should scans reveal a Grade 2 injury, he could be absent for around eight matches—crucial ones too, with Real Madrid and Manchester City looming in early November. A Grade 3 injury would be far worse, potentially keeping him out until late November or even December, at the cost of 11 or more games.Such a setback would force Arne Slot to lean heavily on Alexander Isak to carry the scoring burden through the autumn, matching Ekitike’s impressive start of five goals in nine outings.For now, both Ekitike and Slot have publicly downplayed the seriousness of the knock, which offers some reassurance. But until the medical results arrive, Liverpool fans will be holding their breath for good news.