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Hugo Ekitike became just the second player to register a goal and an assist on his Premier League debut as he continued his impressive start to life at Liverpool on Friday.

The summer signing from Eintracht Frankfurt opened his Reds account in the Community Shield last weekend and he followed that up with the opening goal against Bournemouth at Anfield.

In the second half he claimed an assist, as his pass was collected by Dominik Szoboszlai, who did most of the hard work as he placed a neat finish into the bottom corner from the edge of the area.

The only other Liverpool player in Liverpool's history to claim a goal and an assist on their Premier League debut is Darwin Nunez, who achieved the feat against Fulham at Craven Cottage in 2022.

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Ekitike's double contribution came after Liverpool announced another summer signing in the lead-up to the game against Bournemouth, as young Italian defender Giovanni Leoni joined from Parma.

Liverpool new boy Leoni, who was in the stands at Anfield for the Reds' Premier League opener, said he simply could not say no to a move to Merseyside when he found out about the club's interest in signing him.

“I’m very happy to be here.

It’s a really great sensation and I’m honoured to be here,” Leoni told club media.

I was very happy [about Liverpool being interested].

I didn't say no!"

Liverpool is still keen to sign Marc Guehi before the summer transfer window closes after completing a deal to sign Leoni

Leoni has signed a six-year deal at Anfield and will go straight into the first-team set-up, despite being just 18 years old.

He takes the number of center-backs in Arne Slot's squad back up to four, following the departure of Jarell Quansah to Bayern Munich at the beginning of July.

There remains some uncertainty surrounding the position though, with Ibrahima Konate's current contract due to expire next summer, and uncertainty surrounding the fitness of Joe Gomez, who has not appeared in a competitive game for Liverpool since February.

The addition of Guehi alongside Leoni would add some stability to Liverpool's defense, and the club is expected to accelerate its pursuit of the England international as the end of the window approaches.