Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike says the Reds ‘wish to win all the things’ after impressing in a pair of back-to-back Anfield friendlies in opposition to Athletic Bilbao.
Ekitike, 23, impressed together with his hold-up play and created the opening aim for Mohamed Salah as Arne Slot’s first-team won 3-2 at a packed Anfield.
The France Below-21 worldwide says there may be extra to come back from the Premier League champions – beginning with Sunday’s Neighborhood Protect in opposition to Crystal Palace.
He stated: “I loved it so much, it was such a very good environment. I really feel proud and I simply want I’ll play so many video games on this stadium as a result of it’s superb.
“I’m right here now for multiple week so I’m nonetheless looking for connections with the others within the final passes and even earlier than. I get pleasure from taking part in with them, exterior of the pitch they’re good guys additionally. So, I take pride to play with them.
“It’s early, it’s the final pleasant sport earlier than the [Community Shield]. I believe that was necessary in the present day to win, to go and play this sport with confidence. However the actual season begins I believe on Sunday for the cup sport and we’re trying ahead to this.
“Now we have a bunch of rivals, we wish to win all the things. We’re going to present 100 per cent I’m certain. I’m certain about this. And me additionally, I’m going to present 100 per cent to win as a result of I’m right here to win.”
Ekitike fashioned an thrilling attacking quartet with Salah, Cody Gakpo and fellow new signing Florian Wirtz.
The Reds start their Premier League marketing campaign in opposition to Bournemouth on Friday 15 August.