The Frenchman performs under his new colors by being decisive (5 goals and 1 assist in 8 disputed matches).
Performance that allowed him to earn points with his coach Arne Slot who trusts him. However, in the final minutes of the transfer window, the Mersey club attached the services of the Swedish striker Alexander Isak for the sum of 150 million.
A purchase that strengthens competition in the offensive sector but especially with regard to Hugo Ekitike. During an interview with Bbcthe Frenchman spoke of this competition with the former Newcastle. The former PSG lives the situation.
“” I think it's a good thing to have several attackers in such a big club. I don't see a single big club playing with a single attacker, so I think it's good that he is there. Even for me, at my age, I think I still have a lot to improve and learn. As for whether we can play together, that is up to the coach to decide how he wants to play. It's not mine. But obviously, they are great players. I have already played in a system with two attackers, or alone at the forefront, so I can do a lot. If we have to play together, I can do it, “ he launched at the BBC.
Isak holder in big matches?
Competition is fierce in the Liverpool offensive sector. Who from Ekitike or Isak will hold at the forefront of the attack? For the moment the playing times of the two players have been balanced since the arrival of the Swedish at the club.
However, it was Alexander Isak who had slot favors in the first C1 match of the season against Atletico de Madrid. This Tuesday on the lawn of Galatasaray, the former Magpies could again appear in the starting 11. Unless the Dutch coach prefers Ekitike to him. Answer in a few hours …
