Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike have been Liverpool’s top-performing players in recent matches.
Liverpool have finally won a Premier League game in 2026, beating Newcastle United 4-1.
Prior to that fixture, Wirtz shared his verdict on Ekitike, explaining how good a player he is.
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Together, the duo have combined for six goals since joining the Reds in the 2025 summer transfer window.
Rio Ferdinand is unhappy with Wirtz and Ekitike given how well they are playing and the fact Liverpool are competing with his former Manchester United side for a Champions League place.
Liverpool players ‘notice’ something ‘really good’ about Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike
Now, Alexis Mac Allister has shared his thoughts on the in-form duo ahead of this weekend’s clash with Manchester City.
Speaking to the club’s website, the Argentine highlighted something ‘really good’ every Liverpool player has noticed about the duo.
He said: “I think they [Wirtz and Ekitike] complement each other really well. They are both big talents and I think everyone can see their quality.
“We can notice that they love to play one-twos and these kind of things, which is really good because they can generate goals and assists in just a moment like this [clicks fingers].
“So, I’m really pleased for them. I think they are showing how good they are. But as I said, I think as a team we still need to improve and that’s what we want.”
Ekitike has 15 goals to his name this term, while Wirtz has scored four in his last seven Anfield appearances.
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Alexis Mac Allister gives Manchester City verdict
Next up is a meeting with Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City at 4:30pm UK time on Sunday.
Ahead of the clash, Mac Allister also shared his thoughts on the Sky Blues.
He said: “They are in a good moment as well. They’re a really good team and they showed it against us at the Etihad. I think we are a better team [than then] and we improved quite a lot from that game, but now we need to show it.
“We have our fans with us, which is going to make things easier. We are really looking forward to this game and we want to win and show the fans what we can do.”
Should Liverpool lose, they could end the weekend five points behind fourth-place Manchester United.
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