Arne Slot demands Hugo Ekitike improvement despite brilliant Liverpool start

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Arne Slot has revealed where he thinks Hugo Ekitike can improve after the September international break, despite Liverpool’s new summer signing making an instant impact since his arrival.

The Frenchman, who was omitted from Didier Deschamps’ international squad earlier this week, has netted in each of his first three Liverpool matches since joining from Eintracht Frankfurt this summer.

He’s the first Red to do so since Daniel Sturridge in 2013.

Given there were some doubts about his readiness to perform in the Premier League, his immediate start has taken a few by surprise.

Smart finishes in the first two league matches against Bournemouth and Newcastle United, and a powerful strike in the Community Shield at the start of the month underlined his vast array of talents.

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"Frankfurt pressed, but not as much as we try to do, and then coming to a different country and league, there is a lot for him to handle.

"After the international break, it is Champions League games added

He was used to playing in the Europa League, which is a good level but not as high as the Champions League.

"There is the main point of improvement, which is also completely normal because he came a bit later in preseason so to adapt to the intensity levels without the ball, they are the small steps to take.

After Sunday's game against Arsenal, Liverpool faces a two-week gap over the international break, with a trip to Burnley set to follow when the Premier League returns.