"It is testament to the way Ekitike has adapted to life in the Premier League that no-one has suggested Liverpool have missed or need Sweden international Isak back in a hurry. The numbers alone are impressive - 15 goals and four assists in all competitions since his 79m move from Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer. When the 23-year-old netted in the FA Cup last month, he became only the second Liverpool player to score in five different competitions during their debut campaign, alongside Kenny Dalglish."
"Shearer described Ekitike's second goal against Newcastle as "world class", while Rooney said the Frenchman was "one of, if not the best signing in the Premier League" this season. "He's the type of player I like to watch. He's not a number nine, he's not a number 10. He drifts out wide, gets on the ball, brings players into the game and he can score goals. He's got a bit of everything really," added Manchester United's record goalscorer on his podcast."
Hugo Ekitike has scored 15 goals and provided four assists in all competitions since his £79m move from Eintracht Frankfurt. He scored in five different competitions during his debut campaign, becoming only the second Liverpool player to do so after Kenny Dalglish. Ekitike combines serious pace with intelligent reading of the game, strong link-up play and reliable finishing. He drifts wide to collect the ball, creates opportunities for teammates and thrives in a range of attacking scenarios. High-profile pundits have compared him to Fernando Torres and praised individual goals as world-class, increasing his prominence while Alexander Isak is sidelined.
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