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Hugo Ekitike said that he’s able to combat for his place in Arne Slot’s Liverpool facet, however is anticipating “robust competitors” from Alexander Isak.
The Reds signed Isak on deadline day in a British document £125m deal after weeks of uncertainty across the Swedish striker’s future.
Ekitike has loved a robust begin to his Liverpool profession, scoring two targets and offering one help in three Premier League matches, whereas additionally scoring of their Group Defend defeat to Crystal Palace.
Isak is but to function for membership or nation this season, however is anticipated to play in Sweden’s World Cup qualifier towards Kosovo on Monday.
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Ekitike, who made his senior debut for France final week, believes that competitors for locations was inevitable at a membership like Liverpool.
“While you play for the most effective groups, you inevitably count on to be competing with the most effective gamers,” mentioned Ekitike.
“Isak is a participant I used to observe, so seeing him arrive is a pleasure.
“It’s going to be robust competitors, however I’m going to work onerous to be good and carry out effectively in order that it’s simply the coach’s drawback.”
Liverpool are first within the Premier League after their 1-0 win over Arsenal earlier than the worldwide break noticed them preserve their good begin to their title defence.
Isak may make his debut for the Reds towards Burnley on September 14, whereas his residence debut may come within the Merseyside derby every week later.
