Two appearances, and already two goals and one assist. Hugo Ekitike could hardly imagine such beginnings in Liverpool. He misses the icing on the cake since Crystal Palace won it on penalties during the Community Shield last weekend. He was rewarded differently with a trophy of man of the match yesterday for his first in Anfield. It was not easy since the Reds won on the 4-2 thread after two last goals of Salah and the ghost Chiesa at the very end of the match.
Its transfer to € 90 million from Eintracht Frankfurt does not seem to destabilize the new recruit. The Frenchman has already created some affinities in the locker room as with Jeremie Frimpong, also a newcomer. Most English media crowned him man in the match as well. “”These were memorable beginnings for Ekitike in the league, not only thanks to its goal, but also thanks to a good performance that delighted Arne Slot. The Dutchman spent much of last season to demand more of his numbers 9, at all levels.»»
Does Liverpool still need Isak?
A question is raised this morning by the press this morning. Does Liverpool really have an additional attacker, who is likely to hinder Ekitike's hatching? This is what several observers like Jamie Carragher are feared on Sky Sports, at a time when the arrival of Alexander Isak from Newcastle for at least € 140 million is a hot topic. “”I don't think Ekitike will be able to reach its full potential at the club if someone like Isak was therejudges the former Reds defender. If Isak arrives, Ekitike will be his lining. And € 90 million for a lining, it's a lot.»»
Alan Shearer shares this opinion but Gary Neville shows himself more prudent. It is currently only the start of the season. It is far too early to issue a final judgment. “”We must not hold for what Ekitike has done the last two weeks.Will the new hero of the Anfield Kop see a serious competitor to land in the coming days? It is in any case always the wish of Arne Slot. “”We need one more attacker“, Insisted the Dutch coach yesterday. However, it was the defense of the Champion of England who worried and the arrival of the young Giovanni Leoni should not be enough to reassure.
