As they try to recruit Alexander Isak, Liverpool supporters have expressed their opinions about Hugo Ekitike.
Following their match against Athletic Bilbao, Liverpool supporters have formed opinions regarding Hugo Ekitike in light of the team’s pursuit of Alexander Isak.
Prior to their Community Shield match against Crystal Palace on Sunday, Liverpool played back-to-back friendly against Bilbao on Monday.
Before Arne Slot started his first squad in the second game, a young team led by Rio Ngumoha, Ben Doak, and Trey Nyoni defeated the La Liga club 4-1.
Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimping, who were summer additions, started right away, as did Ekitike, who cost up to £79 million to acquire from Eintracht Frankfurt.
The Frenchman appeared to be a sharp attacker and was instrumental in Mohamed Salah’s first goal for his team.
Ekitike raced onto a through pass from Dominik Szoboszlai and then skilfully created an opening by sending up Salah, who made no mistake in front of goal.
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In the first half, Ekitike, who played 57 minutes in his team’s 3-2 victory, floated from the left on multiple times and posed a serious threat.
If Isak signs from Newcastle United this summer, Liverpool supporters believe he can play in the middle while the 23-year-old can play on the left wing after his outstanding performance.
“Ekitike can 100% play on the left if Isak joins, by the way,” one X user said.
One more person said, “Ekitike looks really good drifting to the left for me.”
According to a third, “Ekitike – Isak – Salah.”
Another stated: “Ekitike still not the lethal goal poacher we need it makes sense why we want to splash money on Isak.”
“Ekitike is stylish, so keep the 130 million we want to spend on Isak and use it somewhere else,” said another. Hugo looks amazing.
Therefore, Slot might have a front three of Ekitike (LW), Salah (RW), and Isak (CF) if he succeeds in landing Isak.
In the 2025–2026 season, Liverpool would be well-positioned to defend their Premier League title with an offensive trio of Ekitike, Salah, and Isak.
Regarding Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak, what has Hugo Ekitike said?
Although Ekitike hasn’t explicitly addressed rumours that Liverpool is considering making a spectacular bid for Isak, he provided a telling response when asked about his offensive potential.
He fuelled speculation and excited Liverpool supporters by claiming that he can play both “alone” and “with another” striker.
“I can’t define myself only as a striker [who likes] to finish: I like to play, I like to be in the game, in the collective part of play [and] create also,” he stated at his professional debut.
“So, I can do both – I can play alone and I like to play also with another striker.”
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