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Hugo Ekitike highlights Arne Slot 'problem' after Alexander Isak question

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However, the forward provided the ideal response to the continuing discussion, stating: "He's a very, very good player.

"I always watched him before I came here.

Hugo Ekitike highlights Arne Slot 'problem' after Alexander Isak question


"For me, him being here is good, I can learn, improve, and it's competition, but I know we're going to play together, make the difference.



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"One day, I hope we can share a pitch.

"It's good [to play with him], it's the coach's problem [to pick the squad].

I just do my job, so it's good."

Ekitike's strike proved sufficient to establish Liverpool's six-point cushion at the Premier League summit ahead of this weekend's round of games



There were moments when it seemed the Blues might be the next team to snatch a lead from Liverpool, especially after Idrissa Gueye's goal.

Ekitike expressed his pride in playing a crucial role in the Merseyside derby victory, stating: "Very good feeling, we knew it was going to be a tough game

It was.

"We had to fight until the last minute, I feel proud, it was a good test for me.

"So yeah to score my goal and win at the end, you can be proud and happy for the team

We just have to keep going.

"We made good movement, I seen Ryan, had space in behind and took it