Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike says the Reds ‘wish to win all the pieces’ after impressing in a pair of back-to-back Anfield friendlies in opposition to Athletic Bilbao.
Ekitike, 23, impressed together with his hold-up play and created the opening purpose for Mohamed Salah as Arne Slot’s first-team won 3-2 at a packed Anfield.
The France Beneath-21 worldwide says there’s extra to return from the Premier League champions – beginning with Sunday’s Neighborhood Protect in opposition to Crystal Palace.
He mentioned: “I loved it so much, it was such ambiance. I really feel proud and I simply want I’ll play so many video games on this stadium as a result of it’s wonderful.
“I’m right here now for a couple of week so I’m nonetheless looking for connections with the others within the final passes and even earlier than. I take pleasure in enjoying with them, outdoors of the pitch they’re good guys additionally. So, I take pride to play with them.
“It’s early, it’s the final pleasant recreation earlier than the [Community Shield]. I feel that was essential as we speak to win, to go and play this recreation with confidence. However the true season begins I feel on Sunday for the cup recreation and we’re wanting ahead to this.
“Now we have a gaggle of rivals, we wish to win all the pieces. We’re going to offer 100 per cent I’m certain. I’m certain about this. And me additionally, I’m going to offer 100 per cent to win as a result of I’m right here to win.”
Ekitike shaped an thrilling attacking quartet with Salah, Cody Gakpo and fellow new signing Florian Wirtz.
The Reds start their Premier League marketing campaign in opposition to Bournemouth on Friday 15 August.
