Victor Munoz’s record as a striker means Andoni Iraola has three ways to replace Hugo Ekitike
Trying to cover for Hugo Ekitike is one of the many problems Andoni Iraola will have to deal with during his first season as Liverpool…
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The latest news, rumours, opinions and updates about Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike from Rousing The Kop. Ekitike joined Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt for an initial fee of £69m in July 2025. The payment could reach £79m depending on performance-related add-ons.
Ekitike began life at Liverpool in impressive fashion, scoring four minutes into his debut in the Community Shield against Crystal Palace. The France international went on to score in each of his first three appearances for the Reds.
Hugo Ekitike News
Hugo Ekitike update and new signings incoming: Five takeaways from Andoni Iraola’s first Liverpool press conference
Andoni Iraola spoke to the gathered press for the first time as Liverpool’s new head coach on Monday, as he prepares for the return of…
Liverpool may already have their short-term replacement for Hugo Ekitike sorted under Andoni Iraola
Hugo Ekitike is out of action after suffering an injury against PSG towards the end of last season, and he is not expected to return…
Liverpool get some ‘good news’ on Hugo Ekitike ahead of pre-season beginning
Liverpool fans are excitedly waiting for the beginning of pre-season this July, with another new era set to start on Merseyside. Andoni Iraola and his…
New Hugo Ekitike injury update drops after claims of Boxing Day return
Hugo Ekitike was perhaps Liverpool’s most consistent new signing last season, but his 2025/26 campaign was derailed thanks to injury. The Frenchman picked up an…
Liverpool could surprise everyone and pull off another Alexander Isak style move this summer
Liverpool showed that they can still surprise supporters in the transfer market last summer after completing huge deals to sign Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak.…
Jamie Carragher names three Liverpool players he’s worried for if Andoni Iraola takes charge
A few Liverpool players may struggle to work under Andoni Iraola should he take over from Arne Slot. While confirmation is yet to arrive, all…
Liverpool players had four big issues with Arne Slot before he left including Dominik Szoboszlai concerns
After Arne Slot was sacked by Liverpool on Saturday, there were plenty of suggestions that the Reds’ players must have had something to do with…
Liverpool have already handed Andoni Iraola four key issues he will need to solve in 26/27
Andoni Iraola is expected to be the man to replace Arne Slot in the Liverpool dugout ahead of next season. The Spaniard is the favourite…
Liverpool could repeat Isak and Ekitike trick with two more statement transfers
Liverpool sent shockwaves through the transfer market when they signed Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike in the same window, and there might be an opportunity…
