HUGO CAN GET EVEN HIGHER DESPITE FLYING START

Slot expecting Ekitike to improve further as he settles into side

- By JAMIE GARDNER Sports Reporter

HUGO EKITIKE has the potential to get even better despite his flying start to the season, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said.

The French forward has hit the ground running since signing for the Reds last month, scoring in each of his three appearances so far. Ekitike, who joined from Eintracht Frankfurt for a guaranteed £69million plus £10m in potential add-ons, has been such a hit that questions have been asked about whether Liverpool even need Alexander Isak, who continues to be linked with the club.

However, Slot believes the very best of the 23-year-old is yet to come.

“I think he's already made a big impact in the attacking part of our game,” Slot said ahead of this afternoon’s Premier League match against Arsenal.

“The most simple answer to what he can improve is his match fitness.

“So I expect him to do even a lot more without the ball than he already does, because he's already working hard.