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Liverpool prepares to add striker Will Wright to first team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 7:05 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Liverpool prepares to add striker Will Wright to first team
Summary

Liverpool is set to integrate striker Will Wright into their first-team squad, addressing current striker shortages due to Hugo Ekitiké's injury. Wright, 18, has been impressive in the Under 21s, scoring twice and assisting another goal in a recent 5-1 victory over Brighton. With five goals and an assist across four Premier League 2 fixtures this season, his performances indicate readiness for a senior role. The club could benefit from utilizing more young strikers to support Alexander Isak, the only experienced forward currently available.

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  • •Will Wright excelling with two goals and an assist against Brighton
  • •Liverpool experiencing striker shortages due to Ekitiké's injury
  • •Wright scored five goals in four matches for Under 21s
  • •Alexander Isak is currently Liverpool's only experienced striker
  • •Club may consider more young strikers to support the team
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  • 7:05 AMYahoo Sports — It's confirmed: Electric striker ready to join Liverpool squad
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Liverpool have a fantastic striker ready to join their first-team squad. It’s time, that much is clear.Liverpool are low on strikers right now. Hugo Ekitiké's injury has them down to just the one e...

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