Overview

• Ekitike has three goals in his first three Liverpool appearances, becoming the first player since Daniel Sturridge in 2013 to score in each of his opening three games.
• His form earned a first senior France call-up and a debut as a second-half substitute against Ukraine during the international break.
• He praised his growing on‑field understanding with Florian Wirtz and responded to outside criticism of the German by saying supporters have not yet seen their best.
• Ekitike said he is focused on Liverpool’s upcoming run, starting with a trip to Burnley as Champions League and Carabao Cup fixtures add to the schedule.
• With club-record signing Alexander Isak increasing competition up front, Ekitike welcomed the challenge and said he aims to make team selection a good problem for the manager.