Hugo Ekitike's two key points about Man City star solve Alexander Isak 'problem'

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It's unclear how Alexander Isak's arrival will affect Hugo Ekitike (Image: Michael Regan - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

Hugo Ekitike has already revealed the two key things that will enable him and fellow new signing Alexander Isak to flourish in the same Liverpool team.

Ekitike was signed from Eintracht Frankfurt for £79million in July.

The 23-year-old forward was brought in as the Reds' primary centre-forward option, following the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez's sale.



The Frenchman's goal celebration against Crystal Palace in last month's Community Shield appeared to be a response to the talk surrounding his place in the team amid reports of Liverpool's initial bid for Isak.

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The Premier League champions ended the summer's most high-profile saga on transfer deadline day by securing the Swedish player's signature for a British record-breaking transfer fee of £125m.

It remains to be seen how Slot will utilise two of Europe's most exciting strikers and whether they will be used together or rotated over the course of the season.

Ekitike is no stranger to the former scenario, having been part of a front two at Eintracht Frankfurt last season.

He formed a formidable partnership with Omar Marmoush, scoring 22 goals, while his Egyptian team-mate netted 20 before his January move to Manchester City.

Liverpool bought Isak for a Premier League record fee(Image: Getty)

Ekitike has even hinted at what could make him and Isak form a lethal strike partnership, drawing on his successful pairing with Marmoush last season.

One key thing he emphasised was the importance of trust from the manager and team-mates.

The other, which will require more patience, is being given the time to figure out his forward partner by playing alongside each other often.

Speaking to TNT Sports about his chemistry with Marmoush, Ekitike said: "Well, I think we're still maybe 50 per cent of what we could be if we worked even better together.

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