Overview
- Ekitike has six goals and one assist in 15 appearances since his summer move from Eintracht Frankfurt.
- Slot praised the striker’s touch but highlighted a need to be stronger in physical contests, with Fotmob listing his duel win rate at about 36.7% and aerials at 37.9%.
- The forward accepts Slot’s demands after a September red card for removing his shirt led to a one‑game ban and a public rebuke.
- Ekitike says a partnership with record signing Alexander Isak can work, though they have shared only about 61 minutes on the pitch as Isak returns from a groin issue.
- Ahead of the Manchester City fixture, Ekitike cites learning from Messi, Neymar and Mbappé and says he studies Haaland’s movement to increase his impact without the ball.