Liverpool star reminds supporters why they should be excited for his return

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By doing so, PSG secured their status as back-to-back Champions League winners.That fixture also witnessed the Reds most in-form striker Hugo Ekitike suffer an Achilles tendon rupture before being substituted in the 31st minute. Under former head coach Arne Slot allowing their French opposition a clean sheet that day, supporters were left to wonder what the result could have been had their own Frenchman played the full 90 against his former club.With Alexander Isak only just returning from a fractured ankle and fibula that kept him out for 101 days, striker duties for the rest of the season were rotated heavily between him and a largely inconsistent Cody Gakpo.It is a clip that has quickly done the rounds on X.A recent social media post on Hugo Ekitike’s Snapchat story has captured the attention of supporters online, with the forward sharing a throwback video of a piece of training-ground magic.

Reminded of just how talented the 24-year-old is, supporters will be wishing for exactly the same thing.Before his injury, Ekitike had enjoyed an impressive debut season on Merseyside, scoring 17 goals and adding 6 assists in 45 games across all competitions. He's the complete modern striker: pace and movement to stretch defences, paired with the composure to both finish and create chances.Liverpool v Brighton & Hove Albion - Premier League | Liverpool FC/GettyImagesPlayers who build reputations in the Bundesliga haven't always translated that form to the Premier League.

Jadon Sancho followed a similar path with 39 goal contributions in 44 games in his final Dortmund season, followed by just 18 in 79 appearances across two seasons at Manchester United.The pattern suggests Bundesliga stars accustomed to more space and less defensive pressure often struggle to adjust to England's faster, more physical game.Aston Villa v Chelsea - Premier League | Clive Mason/GettyImagesEkitike, though, adapted almost immediately after his move last summer. At 24, supporters will hope he emerges from this injury on the same upward trajectory, without too long a delay to that adaptation.The video is a timely reminder of just how important Ekitike is to Liverpool heading into the new season, even with the striker expected to miss out until at least January.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow