As Hugo Ekitike walked off to the adulation of the Anfield crowd last Saturday and took his seat on the bench, Alexander Isak simply patted his Liverpool team-mate's hair from behind. It is testament to the way Ekitike has adapted to life in the Premier League that no-one has suggested Liverpool have missed or need Sweden international Isak back in a hurry. When the 23-year-old netted in the FA Cup last month, he became only the second Liverpool player to score in five different competitions during their debut campaign, alongside Kenny Dalglish. He drifts out wide, gets on the ball, brings players into the game and he can score goals. What makes Ekitike so impressive is the range of scenarios he thrives in due to his expansive skillset.

Source: BBC February 08, 2026 09:28 UTC