Hugo Ekitike gives verdict on playing alongside Alexander Isak at Liverpool one day
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They have struggled for striker options in the past, but now they have two excellent players who can tear the league apart, these being Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. The problem is that Slot plays a formation that only really allows one of them to play, meaning he has had a selection headache when they are both available.It is not fully known yet whether they can both play together, although Ekitike has given his thoughts on the matter.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesHugo Ekitike believes he can work well alongside Alexander IsakSome strikers may get a little bit territorial when it comes to their position, with many expecting Ekitike to say that he wants the striker position for himself.
However, being the selfless character he is, he understands just how good Isak is and that they might need to play together at some point, a challenge that it sounds like he would relish.“I think I’m able to play with any players and we can definitely play together,” Ekitike told the Daily Mail.“I think we only played once in one half, so obviously we can’t know yet. He’s a good player and I’m not worried about good players because in time they improve and they learn how to find connections and links.”“I’m definitely sure that not only him, but all the players who play in the offensive line, I know we can all play together.
Obviously not playing on the pitch all together at the same time, but I can be on the pitch with all of them and just enjoy playing good.”READ MORE: Jonny Evans shares why Luis Suarez was the toughest striker he ever faced when he was at LiverpoolThe pair are very unlikely to play together against Man City due to Isak’s injury, although after the international break, it could become a strong possibility. Alexander Isak has some catching up to doEkitike started the season on fire, and although his goals have dried up a little bit as of late, his impact on games has not.The Frenchman has still made his presence known and works hard for the team, something that has only made him even more of a fan-favourite at Anfield.As for Isak, his injury will have only set him back further and given him more of a challenge to regain his spot in the starting XI, meaning he is going to have to work extra hard.Right now, Isak might not get in Liverpool’s best starting XI, which seems shocking to say given that he cost £125m, but that is just how good Ekitike has been.