'His opinion': Hugo Ekitike hits back at Cristian Romero after out-jumping Tottenham captain to score for Liverpool

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Hugo Ekitike was Liverpool’s match-winner once again on Saturday after leaping high above Cristian Romero to score against Tottenham.It was another brilliant moment for the Frenchman, who made it five goals in his last three Premier League appearances.There was some controversy surrounding the header, with Romero strongly arguing that he was fouled by Ekitike.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images 👇 Join the debate; share your insight.

Quizzed about whether he felt his goal should have stood after the game, Liverpool‘s No. 22 argued that he simply dealt with the ball in better than the Spurs captain.Hugo Ekitike shows no sympathy for Cristian RomeroThere will be split opinions on whether Ekitike’s goal should have stood.

Liverpool supporters will see it differently.As for Ekitike himself, he admitted that he had been a little lucky with the goal, but also insisted there was no foul to speak of.Photo by Mark Leech/Offside/Offside via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Liverpool player ratings vs Tottenham as Alexander Isak endures bittersweet evening in North London“It’s part for the game. he is a defender, I’m a striker,” the 23-year-old told BBC Sport.“I judged the cross better than he did and I took the ball. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Ekitike shows his relief at full-timeDespite a big win in North London, Liverpool clearly have some serious issues still to contend with.One of the biggest problems has been a lack of spine within the team when things start going against them.However, in Ekitike, Liverpool have a player who does stand up to be counted when the going gets tough.The France international is no soft touch, and showed plenty of character in his celebration both after his goal and on the pitch at full-time.While some of his teammates looked shellshocked at the final whistle, Ekitike looked overjoyed, celebrating with the Liverpool supporters and lapping in the adulation coming his way.