Ally McCoist baffled by what Liverpool striker did in stoppage time against Atletico

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Ally McCoist has praised Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike for his impressive debut goal during the Community Shield match against Crystal Palace. Ekitike scored within the first four minutes, showcasing his skill with a clever one-two pass with Florian Wirtz, followed by a brilliant turn past defenders Adam Wharton and Chris Richards. He then curled an exquisite shot into the far corner of the net, drawing comparisons to Darwin Nunez's debut goal three years earlier. McCoist, commentating for TNT Sports, hailed it as a “brilliant goal” and admired Ekitike’s initial thought to backheel the ball before opting for a more effective move, calling it a memorable way to announce himself to Liverpool fans.

This debut was part of a lineup where Liverpool manager Arne Slot introduced four new players: Wirtz, Ekitike, Milos Kerkez, and Jeremie Frimpong, all making their first appearances for Liverpool in the season curtain-raiser. Ekitike's goal was a highlight in the match, emphasizing his potential impact at Liverpool through his combination of intelligence, skill, and composure on the ball.

Further acclaim came after Ekitike’s performance in the Champions League where McCoist described something "quite astounding" the forward accomplished after replacing Alexander Isak during Liverpool’s notable win over Atletico Madrid, reinforcing the French striker’s growing reputation on the European stage.

Overall, McCoist’s comments underline the excitement surrounding Ekitike’s arrival at Liverpool and the immediate influence he has begun to exert through key moments in major matches.

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