Hugo Ekitike makes feelings clear on Liverpool signing Alexander Isak - 'It's a problem'

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Hugo Ekitike has expressed his delight at the arrival of Alexander Isak at Liverpool, stating it was 'a pleasure' to see him join on deadline day.

The 23-year-old hitman, who joined in July, has been Slot's go-to striker, netting in three out of his first four competitive matches for the Reds.

All while Liverpool were also chasing Isak, eventually landing him in a record-breaking £125m deal on deadline day last week.



Isak will need time to regain match fitness before Slot can make any final decisions.

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However, given his proven goal-scoring prowess in the Premier League, many expect the Sweden star to become Slot's preferred striker.

This could result in Ekitike being relegated to the bench, but when asked about this by the French press, Ekitike insisted he's ready to compete with his new teammate, reports the Liverpool Echo.

"It's fun.

Isak is a player I've watched too, so seeing him arrive is a pleasure," Ekitike said.

"It's going to be tough competition, but I'm going to focus on performing well so that it's a problem for the manager."

Alexander Isak joined Liverpool on transfer deadline day(Image: Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)

Currently awaiting confirmation on whether he'll earn his maiden senior start for France against Iceland on Tuesday, Ekitike has previously confessed he'd be willing to switch positions at Liverpool to make room for another striker's arrival.

With the left wing identified as his potential new home, that would spell trouble for Cody Gakpo.

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