Isak leaves, Ekitike shines: Is the French striker the new Liverpool leader?

Liverpool Crushes Eintracht Frankfurt in Champions League

In a crucial Champions League match, Liverpool, led by Arne Slot, broke their losing streak with a resounding 5-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. This result, celebrated by the fans, raises questions about the team’s future in the competition. The team’s performance addressed many of the questions raised about the Premier League champion’s performance. Florian Wirtz, star signing of the summer, shone with two assists, demonstrating his worth on the field. Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones also stood out, showing the strength of Liverpool’s midfield, even with the offensive talent on the field. Despite the victory, the performance of Alexander Isak, the record signing of £125 million, raised concerns. He was substituted at halftime due to a groin injury, after an ineffective first half.

• Liverpool’s Slot admits concern about Isak’s physical condition after victory in Frankfurt

Before the match against Manchester United, Slot had expressed that Isak no longer had excuses regarding his physical condition after an interrupted preseason. However, after the decision to field the Swedish player against Eintracht, the Liverpool coach thanked the outstanding performance of Hugo Ekitike, who scored a key goal.

Alex had to leave because he felt discomfort in his groin. Let’s hope it’s not serious.

Slot

Ekitike, with six goals in 12 appearances, seems to be the star of the team. His goal was a turning point, transforming a difficult night into an excellent one for Liverpool. Goals from Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté extended the lead, securing a resounding victory.

The victory, marked by goals from Cody Gakpo and Szoboszlai, both created by Wirtz, generated confidence in the team. However, the real test for Liverpool will be their next match against Brentford in the Premier League. Slot highlighted his team’s ability to pressure the opponent. If Liverpool can maintain this level of play, and if Wirtz manages to replicate his performance in the Premier League, this victory could mark a turning point for the team. Time will tell if Wirtz and Liverpool have overcome their difficulties. For now, the victory in Frankfurt offers hope for the future.