"It sometimes took us - me - a bit of convincing that this all is actually needed to become stronger, but he always did it, not always with a smile on his face, but he has worked really hard to get fitter on and off the pitch."
"I've tried to convince him as well. The better you defend a set-piece, the bigger chance you have to score at the other end, because if you are 0-0, it is easier to score a goal than if you are 1-0 down. It may sound strange, but it is what it does with the energy levels of the other team."
Hugo Ekitike has scored 11 non-penalty goals across competitions in 2025-26, behind only Erling Haaland among Premier League players. He tallied five goals in his last four matches after managing three in his first 17 outings and scored in his first three appearances following his move from Eintracht Frankfurt. Ekitike leads Liverpool with 11 goals from 9.4 expected goals and has registered 55 shots, the most in the squad. Improved fitness, defensive work on set-pieces and sustained shooting volume have driven his recent form, with added responsibility while Isak is injured and Salah is at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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