EDF: Hugo Ekitike reacts to his first selection

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Liverpool: The first goal in the Premier League of Hugo Ekitike

Entering in the 81st minute to replace the injured Ousmane Dembélé, Hugo Ekitike had his first selection with the French team against Ukraine, counting for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The young 23 -year -old striker, who joined Liverpool this summer (4 games, 3 goals, 1 assist), delivered his impressions on this moment.

“Everything is going fast, it was a week like my club starting (Liverpool), everything is going fast and you have to be ready. When I was called to enter, I did not think so much, I told myself that I was going to put energy by being available for the team, especially in this match context where we have a score to keep ”said the former Parisian at the microphone of The team.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.