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Liverpool Stars Respond After Hugo Ekitike Sends Three-Word Message Following Premier League Debut - Liverpool Echo
Hugo Ekitike scored and assisted on his Liverpool debut while the match featured tributes to the late Diogo Jota and exposed defensive issues, Liverpool retained 61% possession, stats showed.
- Liverpool opened their 2025-26 Premier League season on August 15 with a 4-2 home win over Bournemouth, highlighted by Hugo Ekitike's debut impact.
- The win followed Liverpool's summer changes, including Ekitike's £69 million transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt and Alexander Isak's stalled move from Newcastle.
- Ekitike scored and assisted in the match, while Mohamed Salah scored his eighth goal in nine opening fixtures, with Bournemouth mounting a comeback led by Antoine Semenyo's brace.
- Liverpool registered 19 shots with 10 on target and an expected goals of 2.15, while Bournemouth had 10 shots, 3 on target, and an xG of 1.63, showing Liverpool's attacking dominance.
- The outcome reinforced Ekitike's status as Liverpool's key forward this season amid doubts over Isak's transfer, signaling Liverpool's attacking reshaping and focus on new signings.
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The English Premier League 2025-26 season officially kicked off with defending champions Liverpool FC taking on AFC Bournemouth. The two sides locked horns in the season opener at Anfield on August 16, and the two sides put up a brilliant fight, but it was Liverpool who emerged victorious in the clash. Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo gave the lead to Liverpool as the defending champions led 2-0 for the majority of the game. However, Antoine Semenyo…
Alan Shearer sends Alexander Isak tongue-in-cheek message after Hugo Ekitike strike - The Mirror
Liverpool's new signing Hugo Ekitike grabbed a goal and an assist on his Premier League debut as Arne Slot's side opened their campaign with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth
Arriving in Liverpool this summer, the French striker set the Reds on the road to success against Bournemouth (4-2) at the opening of the English championship on Friday.
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