Hugo Ekitike shares true feeliings on Arne Slot treatment at Liverpool - 'He's on my back'

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I would say he's on my back, but not for a bad thing. We'll get there - it's mostly about working without the ball."Attempts to forge a strike partnership with Alexander Isak have been thwarted by fitness problems for the £125million British record signing, with the duo starting just one game together - the 5-1 Champions League romp at Eintracht Frankfurt last month."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," said Ekitike.“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."Having returned to training on Friday, Isak is likely to be on the bench when Liverpool aim to continue their revival of home wins over Aston Villa and Real Madrid with a trip to title contenders Manchester City on Sunday.In opposition will be Erling Haaland, who has rediscovered devastating form this term with a whopping 18 goals in 14 appearances in all competitions.And asked if the Norwegian is the best striker in the world at present, Ekitike added: “One of those I would say, yes.

He’s on the list of best strikers in the world now for a few years, and definitely someone I'm looking at."If I can add a little bit in my game it would be from this game. "I like to watch and try to add to my game to make me more complete."What did I learn from Messi?

Sometimes I try to see things earlier, before I receive the ball. I got confidence for when I came back to France."And on hearing that Thierry Henry regards him as the most exciting signing of the summer, Ekitike added: "He is an idol for us French players, so I take that compliment."But I don't want to be an exciting signing.