Overview

• Liverpool beat Everton 2-1 at Anfield as Hugo Ekitike drove in the decisive second goal before a 67th‑minute substitution.
• Ekitike has three Premier League goals and one assist in five appearances totaling 370 minutes.
• The 23-year-old joined from Eintracht Frankfurt for a reported £70m, with Alexander Isak arriving in a separate British‑record £125m deal.
• Slot said he was very satisfied with the win and emphasized managing players after a third match in seven days with an early kick-off.
• Pundits suggest Ekitike and Isak could share minutes or occasionally play together, and the crowd gave Ekitike a standing ovation when he left the pitch.