Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike says the Reds ‘wish to win every part’ after impressing in a pair of back-to-back Anfield friendlies in opposition to Athletic Bilbao.
Ekitike, 23, impressed along with his hold-up play and created the opening aim for Mohamed Salah as Arne Slot’s first-team received 3-2 at a packed Anfield.
The France Underneath-21 worldwide says there may be extra to come back from the Premier League champions – beginning with Sunday’s Neighborhood Defend in opposition to Crystal Palace.
He stated: “I loved it quite a bit, it was such environment. 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 multiple week so I’m nonetheless looking for connections with the others within the final passes and even earlier than. I get pleasure from enjoying with them, exterior 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 believe that was essential immediately to win, to go and play this recreation with confidence. However the true season begins I believe on Sunday for the cup recreation and we’re trying ahead to this.
“Now we have a gaggle of opponents, we wish to win every part. We’re going to offer 100 per cent I’m positive. I’m positive 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 fashioned 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.
