"You don't see many players that are having such a great technique and combine that with incredible pace. As we can all see, he's a good finisher, he's very comfortable on the ball. But what stands out for me is he belongs to the fastest players we have."
"That was one of the things I wanted to add to this team - incredible pace. Because I see many of the top teams have one, two, three individuals that have pace that is exceptional."
"He has so far clocked a top speed of 34.91km/h in the competition, making him quicker than Erling Haaland."
Hugo Ekitike has emerged as one of England's most lethal strikers this season, distinguished by his natural pace and technical ability on the ball. The French forward has already matched a Kenny Dalglish record since joining Liverpool and draws comparisons to former Red Fernando Torres. Manager Arne Slot emphasizes that Ekitike's combination of incredible pace and great technique is uncommon among players. Slot previously stressed the importance of pace in his forward line and identified this as a key attribute Ekitike brought when joining from Eintracht Frankfurt in summer. The 23-year-old is comfortable on the ball and an effective finisher. In Champions League competition, Ekitike has recorded a top speed of 34.91km/h, making him faster than Erling Haaland.
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