Associated with Liverpool The Anfield supporters have voiced their opinions about the 22-year-old Hugo Ekitike, who had a productive evening in north London as Eintracht Frankfurt and Tottenham Hotspur drew 1-1 in the first leg of their Europa League quarterfinal.
Before being replaced by Elye Wahi with one minute remaining in regulation time, the young Frenchman’s all-around play was more than impressive. He not only put his team ahead with a beautiful, driven effort within six minutes.
Aside from his well-taken goal, he was a continual threat to the Tottenham defence, winning five duels in total and completing 50% (1/2) of his dribbling efforts. The centre-forward’s intangible skill set is what makes him so outstanding.
The video below shows how quick and unpredictable he is when the ball is at his feet. His strengths include forming strong bonds with colleagues and choosing a measured offensive strategy, which some claim is the secret to success.
After seeing his highlights reel from a crucial match against Spurs, Liverpool supporters have pleaded with Arne Slot and his team to sign Ekitike. The current contract for the five-cap France U21 player expires in the summer of 2029.
Excited about the possibility of expanding their attacking options in the summer, one listed the Frankfurt hotshot’s qualities that could make him fit the Reds’ style of play, most notably his strength and combined link-up play.
In the midst of Premier League transfer rumours and connections to Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Crystal Palace, and Newcastle, who is Hugo Ekitike?
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This summer, the Frenchman has been connected to a high-profile Premier League team.
“I’ve never seen Ekitike before, but I’m really pleased. He gets his team up the pitch, presses well, has excellent link-up, and is unquestionably not weak. He appears to have a little bit of everything.
“Sign Ekitike now; I’ve seen enough.” Another supporter remarked, “He must be a Liverpool player as soon as the window opens.” “Sign Ekitike,” to put it simply. That’s all.
Before reminding other supporters of Isak’s record while he was with Real Sociedad, one supporter asserted, “Perspective: Isak at Ekitike’s age was not as good.” “Isak scored six goals in 32 La Liga games before Newcastle signed him at the age of 22.”
“You are signing a 22-year-old who has scored 13 goals this season in a team where [Omar] Marmoush was the primary goal scorer for half of the season, not a 25-year-old Ekitike.” so’s impossible to sign them later if you don’t do so first. Potential comes with a cost.
Naturally, there are rumours about who will be joining Liverpool in the summer as the team’s season, which might see another Premier League triumph in May, draws to a close. Is Ekitike, who was born in Reims, that man?
Although the Dutchman now has Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez, two players who haven’t impressed, at his disposal, it’s safe to assume that the 46-year-old tactician will be eager to upgrade once the summer transfer window opens.
Ekitike, Jota, and Nunez: 24/25 League Stats
Metric
Nunez
Jota
Ekitike
Looks
8 (17)
12 (8)
25 (2)
Objectives
5.
6.
13.
Helps
2.
3.
4.
Each game’s shots
1.2
2.1
3.6
Each game’s key passes
0.4
0.5
1.4
Each game’s Dribbles
0.3
0.6
1.6
Wins in aerials per game
0.6
One
1.3
Total score
6.52
6.73
7.26
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