Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes Hugo Ekitike’s impressive form is a direct result of the striker’s improved physicality. Ekitike has scored five goals in four matches, and Slot attributes this success to the player’s hard work on and off the pitch. The Liverpool boss had to convince Ekitike to focus on his fitness, which has paid off with the Frenchman becoming a vital part of the team. Slot emphasized that Ekitike’s defensive contributions, particularly at set-pieces, have been crucial to Liverpool’s recent upturn.
Ekitike’s journey at Liverpool hasn’t been easy, with just three goals in 17 games after his initial promising start. However, with Alexander Isak injured and Mohamed Salah away at the Africa Cup of Nations, Ekitike has seized the opportunity to lead the line. Liverpool’s recent form has been impressive, with a six-game unbeaten streak, and Slot believes the team’s improved defensive solidity has been key to this success.
