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New Liverpool recruits Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz have been encouraged to emulate another potential Anfield addition in Alexander Isak by enhancing their physical strength.

Former Manchester United and Wrexham goalkeeper Ben Foster has now suggested that Ekitike and Wirtz need to follow Isak's example, but in terms of bulking up, rather than stirring any sort of drama on Merseyside.

Wirtz provided the assist for Ekitike's opener for Liverpool in the fourth minute, though Palace remained composed and the match concluded 2-2, before the Eagles triumphed 3-2 on spot-kicks at Wembley.

Nevertheless, Foster reckons their physical stature could pose challenges after drawing comparisons to Isak, who he praised for grafting to enhance his physical presence since his Premier League arrival in August 2022.

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Ben Foster reckons Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz need to follow Alexander Isak's example.

Speaking on the Fozcast podcast, Foster said: "Sometimes I look at the physical build of players and I think Ekitike and Wirtz both look a little bit lightweight at the minute.

I used to think this about Isak as well.

"When he first signed for Newcastle, I used to look at him and think, 'I don't know if you're going to be able to deal with the physicality of the Premier League.' Over the last couple of years, he's really worked hard on that side of it, and he seems to have put a bit more muscle on.

"He looks like he now knows how to use his body and keep players away.
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