Hugo Ekitike brutally shuts down Thomas Frank’s ref moan – “That is why I scored!”

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Hugo Ekitike has shut down any notion that he committed a foul before scoring against Tottenham, saying he “judged the cross” better than Cristian Romero. Hugo Ekitike‘s Spurs interview: A quick look • Foul claims dismissed: Ekitike has hit back at Thomas Frank’s complaints, insisting he simply “judged the cross better” than Cristian Romero for his goal. • Incredible streak: The Frenchman is in clinical form, netting five goals in his last three Premier League matches and 11 overall since his summer move. • League-leading impact: No summer signing has recorded more Premier League goal contributions (nine) this season than the former Eintracht Frankfurt man. • Inspired addition: Whilst other big-money arrivals have struggled, the 23-year-old is being hailed as the bargain of the season following his standout display in north London.

He is a defender, I’m a striker,” Ekitike said. “I judged the cross better than he did, and I took the ball.

The most important is the win and to play with confidence, and obviously, if I can help with goals. “The first goal I helped with the pass before the assist, so I try to help the team the best as I can, and that’s the most important.” Ekitike among Premier League’s best summer signings Ekitike has been a revelation for Liverpool since his summer arrival from Eintracht Frankfurt, scoring 11 goals in 24 appearances.