Ekitike Reveals Liverpool’s Ambitious Secret: Are They Ready to Dominate All Competitions?

Liverpool’s new frontman, Hugo Ekitike, has certainly caught the eye with some slick performances during consecutive friendlies at Anfield against Athletic Bilbao. At just 23, this French Under-21 talent not only showcased his clever hold-up play but also deftly set up Mohamed Salah for a crucial opener as Arne Slot’s side edged a thrilling 3-2 victory in front of a raucous home crowd. There’s a palpable buzz around Ekitike, and rightly so — he’s already expressing the hunger that embodies the Reds’ ethos: an unyielding desire to seize every trophy on offer. As anticipation builds ahead of the Community Shield showdown with Crystal Palace, Ekitike’s words ring loud — this squad is fiercely competitive, hungry and gearing up to give their absolute all this season. Curious to dive deeper into his impact and Liverpool’s latest attacking blend? LEARN MORE

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike says the Reds ‘want to win everything’ after impressing in a pair of back-to-back Anfield friendlies against Athletic Bilbao.

Ekitike, 23, impressed with his hold-up play and created the opening goal for Mohamed Salah as Arne Slot’s first-team won 3-2 at a packed Anfield.

The France Under-21 international says there is more to come from the Premier League champions – starting with Sunday’s Community Shield against Crystal Palace.

He said: “I enjoyed it a lot, it was such a good atmosphere. I feel proud and I just wish I will play so many games in this stadium because it is amazing.

“I am here now for more than one week so I’m still trying to find connections with the others in the last passes and even before. I enjoy playing with them, outside of the pitch they are good guys also. So, I take pleasure to play with them.

“It’s early, it’s the last friendly game before the [Community Shield]. I think that was important today to win, to go and play this game with confidence. But the real season starts I think on Sunday for the cup game and we’re looking forward to this.

“We have a group of competitors, we want to win everything. We’re going to give 100 per cent I’m sure. I’m sure about this. And me also, I’m going to give 100 per cent to win because I’m here to win.”

Ekitike formed an exciting attacking quartet with Salah, Cody Gakpo and fellow new signing Florian Wirtz.

The Reds begin their Premier League campaign against Bournemouth on Friday 15 August.