Overview

• The 23-year-old has three goals in his first four Liverpool games, becoming the first Red since 2013 to score in each of his first three appearances.
• His form earned a maiden France call-up and a senior debut as a second-half substitute against Ukraine.
• He is expected to lead the line at Burnley after the international break as Liverpool enter a crowded stretch across league and cups.
• With club-record buy Alexander Isak building fitness, Slot is considering ways to pair them, and reporting from The Athletic suggests Ekitike could be used on the left or as a No.10.
• Ekitike publicly backed fellow newcomer Florian Wirtz, highlighting their on-field understanding and telling critics that “better days are coming.”