Liverpool Star Given Iconic Number By National Team

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Julian Finney/Getty Images France have handed Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike the iconic number 9 shirt for their two matches over the international break. He is firmly part of the France squad over the international break and is looking forward to facing Azerbaijan and Iceland in World Cup qualifiers.

That will surely be seen as an indication of the importance that Ekitike now has within the France set-up as the World Cup next summer approaches. Ekitike has so far won just two caps for France at senior international level and has yet to get on the scoresheet.

Level Caps France Under-20s 6 France Under-21s 5 France 2 Hugo Ekitike at international level While Liverpool boss Arne Slot will be keen to see him continue his good form, the main concern for the Dutchman will be that Ekitike avoids injury. Liverpool are back in action after the international break at home to Manchester United, before they then head to Ekitike’s former club Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League.