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Arne Slot must take note of what Hugo Ekitike has just said on international duty - opinion

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As Liverpool look to reshape their attack once again this summer, Hugo Ekitike has given Arne Slot some food for thought during the international break.The Frenchman enjoyed a good night while playing against Brazil in Massachusetts, scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 victory.Lining up in a sensational front line alongside Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele, Ekitike has hinted at why Slot should look to sign similarly fluid players at Liverpool. With players like Kylian and Ousmane, I have the opportunity to go wherever I want.



I like being able to be free, and it’s great if I gain points. It’s a real source of pride, and I’m taking everything I can get.

I hope I’ll be there, and I’ll continue to do what I’m doing.”Liverpool must follow France’s blueprintThere are not many teams who can boast the attacking riches France currently do, but should they go big on a new right-sided forward this summer, Liverpool will be one of them.All season long there has been debate over how the Reds can fit Ekitike, Isak, Wirtz and Salah into the same team, but the sad fact is that all four players have simply never been available at the same time.Once they are – with a new player obviously taking Salah’s place – they could do something very, very similar to France. What is your all-time favourite Mohamed Salah moment at Liverpool? ⚽ Credit: Liverpool FC/Getty Images Fluidity is the name of the game, and in Ekitike, Wirtz and Isak, Slot already has three players who are all capable of versatility.