Hugo Ekitike needed just 49 minutes to prove Gary Neville right about Liverpool teammate

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballHugo EkitikeHugo Ekitike scored two goals for Liverpool in their 3-3 draw with Leeds United on Saturday night with Gary Neville issuing his verdictHugo Ekitike was one of the shining lights from Liverpool's draw with Leeds United, despite the disappointment of the result. However, it was not enough as Leeds equalised once again thanks to a goal from Ao Tanaka in stoppage time.Arne Slot opted to hand Ekitike a start for Liverpool at Elland Road, with Alexander Isak named on the bench.

Isak eventually got some minutes in the second half, with the striker conundrum at Anfield providing a talking point for Gary Neville.READ MORE: Harvey Elliott future takes fresh twist amid Aston Villa nightmare after Liverpool transferREAD MORE: Liverpool get immediate Leeds penalty VAR explanation as Premier League step inThe former Manchester United defender was on commentary duty for Sky Sports' coverage of Liverpool's draw with Leeds. It's a bit of a mystery too much," said Neville."He's a fantastic player and he agitated for his dream move.

The biggest problem he's got at the moment is there's a kid that's come in [Ekitike] in front of us there that's been very good and he can't get in every week."Neville also echoed his sentiment about Ekitike after the France international scored his and Liverpool's second goal against Leeds."I like that second goal," Neville said. But he's in there where it matters."Liverpool's next opportunity to return to winning ways will be when they face Inter Milan in the Champions League in midweek, before hosting Brighton in the Premier League next weekend.For the latest news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc.