Arne Slot has confirmed that Hugo Ekitike faces a late fitness test ahead of Liverpool's showdown with Premier League leaders Arsenal. The forward has yet to train fully since missing the recent draw with Fulham, leaving his participation in doubt. The Reds boss admits his side have been too inconsistent this term but believes a win against the "complete package" of the Gunners could spark a revival.The availability of Hugo Ekitike remains the primary concern for the technical staff at the AXA Training Centre as preparations ramp up for one of the most significant fixtures of the campaign. The French forward, who has become a pivotal figure in the Liverpool attack since his arrival, was absent for the 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage on Sunday due to a minor issue.Speaking at his pre-match press conference, the Dutch head coach revealed that the 23-year-old is yet to rejoin the main group for a full session. With the fixtures piling up rapidly at the turn of the year, the recovery window between matches has shrunk, complicating the striker's return to fitness.“Hugo has not trained with us until now let's see if he can today,” Slot told reporters when asked for the latest team news. “I've said when we played Fulham he wasn't going to be out for long but as games come too fast.”More to followAdd GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting