Hugo Ekitike reveals feelings on Alexander Isak signing
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Image Credits: Imago ImagesHugo Ekitike has enjoyed a remarkable start to his Liverpool career with three goals in four appearances, but the club’s British record signing of Alexander Isak has cast doubt over his role as the primary striker and may force him into a left-wing battle.
The French forward has made an immediate impact since his £79 million summer move from Eintracht Frankfurt, scoring on his Community Shield debut against Crystal Palace before netting in his first two Premier League matches against Bournemouth and Newcastle.
Ekitike currently sits second in Liverpool’s scoring charts with two goals and one assist from three Premier League appearances, earning him a nomination for August’s Premier League Player of the Month award.
However, when a club spends £125 million on a player, it can be assumed that Arne Slot will want to play Isak in his preferred position – down the middle as a No.9.
Ekitike may need to reinvent himself as a wide forward to secure regular starts, and could be in competition with Cody Gakpo and Rio Ngumoha for the left wing position.
Nevertheless, speaking ahead of France’s match against Iceland on Tuesday, Ekitike is welcoming the competition with Alexander Isak:
“When you play at big clubs, you expect to be in competition with the best players.”
“Isak is a player that I watched, so for him to arrive is great.”
“It will provide tough competition, but I’ll focus on being good and performing well so that it is just the manager’s problem.”
The Frenchman also revealed that his life has now changed since signing for the Premier League champions:
“My life has changed,” he admitted.
“It is a big transfer.