‘Very cool’: Hugo Ekitike says one Liverpool star is actually way nicer than he seems on TV

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22 has praised everyone around him for being so welcoming during his transition from Eintracht Frankfurt, the player has singled out Mohamed Salah as a player who is nicer than he seems on TV.Salah has been with the club since 2017 and is synonymous with the Merseyside team, racking up incredible accolades and records on his way to being recognised as one of the world’s best.READ MORE: Liverpool predicted XI vs Chelsea as ‘incredible’ ace set to start and star makes Premier League debutSpeaking to BBC Sport, the Frenchman explained that the Egyptian is not what the media sometimes perceive him as and that he is a ‘cool’ person.Asked what the 33-year-old winger was like away from the pitch, Ekitike said: “Very cool. Honestly, he’s very cool.

More cool than what I’ve seen on TV because sometimes he has a straight face and stuff. So, I was thinking maybe it’s cool that someone who doesn’t talk a lot, but he’s really open, really like all the guys here.

They all talk.“They’re very open to help you. So, yeah, it’s very nice.”There is a clear camaraderie with this squad, which is always great to see, especially during the behind-the-scenes content and training videos, where they clearly enjoy being each other’s company.These things are important because the mood of the team is not only affected by results or the way they are playing, but also by what their connections are like in the dressing room.Hugo Ekitike should start against Chelsea if he is fitThey will need to bring this kind of team spirit into their game against Chelsea to overturn a poor run of form, which has seen them lose two matches on the bounce.But what will also be needed is Ekitike himself, as he has been a standout signing this summer who has shown himself to be decisive in tight games.He did pick up a knock or injury of some kind during the Galatasaray Champions League game, but hopefully, after being assessed, he will be able to get in the starting lineup.His ability to find and create the space to finish chances has been something that has been lacking, and Enzo Maresca’s side still poses a threat that we will need a focused goal scorer.