Overview
- Ekitike came on around the 67th minute and struck with two minutes remaining to complete France’s victory over Ukraine at the Parc des Princes.
- The goal began with a run from his own half before a one-two with Mbappé and a low finish past Anatoliy Trubin.
- He called the moment “special” and “somewhat symbolic” given the setting at his former club PSG’s stadium.
- Didier Deschamps credited the late changes, noting Ekitike and Maghnes Akliouche injected pace and impact, while Ibrahima Konaté remained unused as William Saliba partnered Dayot Upamecano.
- French qualification is secured with one qualifier left in Azerbaijan, and Ekitike’s form is being viewed as a case for more minutes at Liverpool alongside competition from Alexander Isak.