Liverpool fans have made one thing crystal clear about Hugo Ekitike after watching him vs Galatasaray

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Arne Slot has made some big changes midweek after tasting defeat for the first time in the Premier League at the weekend. The Reds suffered late heartbreak at the weekend after conceding a 97th minute goal against Crystal Palace, although they have not had much time to think about it with the Champions League back again.They have travelled to Turkey to take on Galatasaray for what usually is a tough game, and it is proving to be just that in front of a very hostile crowd.Slot has made a few changes to try and freshen up his side, however, with one of these being bringing Hugo Ekitike back into the starting line-up following his suspension.The Frenchman has had an excellent start to life at Liverpool, and despite only being on the pitch for a little while in Istanbul, Reds fans have made one thing very clear indeed.Photo by YASIN AKGUL/AFP via Getty ImagesLiverpool are a better team with Hugo Ekitike in itEkitike was a big miss at the weekend, although his replacement was not bad either, with Slot opting for Alexander Isak in his place.The Swede failed to make an impact, though, and as he has played a lot of minutes recently, it was Ekitike who got the nod against Galatasaray to start.Liverpool fans are also very happy about this too, with many already believing that they are a better side when he is in the team.One fan wrote on X: “You can tell the difference with Hugo Ekitike on the pitch.

Such a complete striker,” while another added: “Ekitike is such a clever footballer. I like him a LOT.”A third thinks he might even be better than Isak, writing: “We can all agree that Ekitike is more impactful on the pitch than Isak, like I don’t know how to explain it.”READ MORE: Liverpool have already made a £40m signing who’s proven Florian Wirtz shouldn’t be written offWe can all agree that Ekitike is more impactful on the pitch than Isak, like I don’t know how to explain it #GALLIV— Bona Tweet’s⚽️ (@Big_Bona001) September 30, 2025 View Tweet Another added: “Ekitike means business tonight he looks great already,” with a fifth saying: “Ekitike had to act stupid to show us that we actually cannot replace… we NEED him on the pitch.”Another thinks he is a cut above the rest, saying: “Ekitike is a different level man.

His link up ability is crazy!” while a seventh thinks he is similar to an ex-Red striker, saying: “Ekitike is the most Fernando Torres player we’ve signed since El Niño himself.”A final fan summed it up perfectly and highlighted just what he adds, saying: “Ekitike’s movement is honestly incredible.”Hugo Ekitike has it allBefore moving to Liverpool, many people who had seen him from his time in Germany believed that he was much more than a striker, and he has proven just that.Not only does he know where the back of the net is, but his link-up play suits the Reds perfectly, with the Frenchman a facilitator for those around him. His movement is also second to none, with the 23-year-old capable of running in behind, but also dropping deep to kick-start the attacks.There is no denying Liverpool have some very strong options in the striker department, but early on in the season, Ekitike is proving why he should be the first choice.