Hugo Ekitike had the Premier League debut, scored, scored and then looked from the bank while Liverpool won a late victory over Bournemouth.
It was perhaps the first competitive match of the 23-year-old for the club, but he had the head that his name had made the impression, including a goal and an assist.
He was the third fastest man on the field, with a top speed of 33.6 km/h recorded by Photo mobAnd showed the dedication to the shirt with which fans can quickly identify.
But it was Ekitike who wanted to be one of them in the last phases of the game, when Federico Chiesa and Mo Salah took care of the victory after Bournemouth made it 2-2.
With Sky Sports about his competition debut, he said: “It’s a dream. I have always dreamed to play here in the Premier League, so I just enjoy every minute.
“It’s a great stadium. The fans at the end when it was 2-2, they pushed so much. Even on the couch I enjoyed it.
“I wanted to be in the crowd! It’s just great. But it’s the first game, we have so much to do to get better and achieve our goals.”
Ekitike was called by Sky Sports Man of the Match and although his praise was sung, he showed his character by quickly explaining that he can do better.
He said: “Of course I think it was a good achievement. I could do it better. But the most important [thing] Tonight is the victory and the mentality we have shown.
“We wanted to win for the people who came tonight and for Diogo, and I think we did that and I am happy for everyone.
“I have so many things to do better, but I help the team like [much] Like I can. I can do many things and I think I will get better and do more for this team. “
It is an attitude that supporters can quickly resonate and if his start for life at Anfield is something to visit, we will have the ride with the Frenchman.
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