Ex-Arsenal and Chelsea star makes feelings clear on Hugo Ekitike's World Cup hopes

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Oliver Giroud believes Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitke has a great chance of making the France national squad for this summer’s World Cup, despite the plethora of talent at the disposal of head coach Didier Deschamps. He also scored his first goal for the team in last month’s 4-0 win over Ukraine, after coming off the bench in the latter stages.

“He's a young player with lots of dynamism and he was able to express himself with his stamina to get around the pitch as well as his ability to penetrate with his speed.” Ekitike has impressed for France in his six senior caps (Image: Getty Images) Giroud, France’s all-time top scorer, knows a thing or two about leading the line for Les Bleus, and said he can see Ekitike having a big role at the World Cup, despite the competition for places. He has a good chance of being called up for the World Cup.

Ekitike scored a brace for Liverpool in last weekend's win over Brighton “It was not easy for him when they [Liverpool] signed [Alexander] Isak for so much money but, he plays a lot of games, is quite efficient and finishes well with his composure in the box. “He’s got that ability to finish well the work of the team.