Liverpool signing Hugo Ekitike was one of the best pieces of business they did in the summer transfer window.

The Frenchman was bought for £69 million, and as forwards go, he is clearly one of the best in the world and has made his impact on this Arne Slot team known very early on.

Ekitike has six goal contributions in 10 games in all competitions and shows no signs of slowing down.

His ability on the ball and his movement away from it are second to none, and while Alexander Isak is an incredible striker, he has to take a back seat at this moment in time.

Obtaining the signature of the 22-year-old French international during the window was a statement of intent that Liverpool were not here to make up the numbers this season.

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