Ekitike confident Liverpool can build momentum in demanding run
Liverpool return from the international break facing a spell that will stretch both their depth and resilience, yet Hugo Ekitike believes the squad is equipped to rediscover a consistent rhythm. With Nottingham Forest visiting Anfield this weekend, the fixture marks the beginning of a congested run of seven matches in just 21 days for Arne Slot’s side.
Ekitike outlines belief in Liverpool resurgence
Ekitike has settled rapidly since arriving in the summer and now speaks with the assurance of a player who feels his influence growing. Reflecting on the weeks ahead, he acknowledges the scale of the challenge but remains adamant Liverpool can regain control of their campaign.
He notes that momentum has shaped much of Liverpool’s season to this point. Early wins secured late on created a sense of inevitability around results, only for a difficult stretch to disrupt that early confidence. Ekitike, however, is convinced the group can shift the narrative once again, emphasising that togetherness will be central to any revival.
Football, he says, often hinges on fine margins, and restoring that winning rhythm is key. He argues that the squad’s quality remains intact and that the collective mentality is strong enough to withstand the volume of fixtures ahead.
Nottingham Forest challenge arrives at pivotal moment
Forest travel to Merseyside placed 19th in the Premier League table, but their recent form suggests a tougher assignment than the standings imply. Sean Dyche’s appointment has triggered a noticeable improvement, with Forest arriving unbeaten in three and markedly more secure defensively.
Ekitike praises their structure and resilience, noting that Forest’s disciplined shape under Dyche will demand patience and precision. He also stresses Liverpool’s need to approach the contest with full focus, particularly with so much riding on this period of the season.
International confidence fuels Ekitike’s progress
Returning to the AXA Training Centre after a productive international break, the 23-year-old brings with him the confidence of a player whose development is accelerating. His first senior goal for France, scored in a qualifier against Ukraine, helped seal his nation’s place at the 2026 World Cup and provided a personal milestone he describes as a childhood dream realised.
The deluge of messages from supporters and peers gave him little time to respond to them all, yet he insists the experience has strengthened his resolve to build on his promising start at Liverpool.
Forward determined to continue growth at Liverpool
Ekitike admits recent weeks have seen fewer goals, but not fewer improvements. He feels key aspects of his all-round game are developing, and believes sustained progression will translate into the contributions Liverpool require in the final third.
His focus, he says, is on refining the finer details of his play, trusting that the goals will follow. The France international remains confident that the work being done behind the scenes will soon bear fruit, both for him personally and for Liverpool’s collective ambitions.
With a daunting schedule ahead, Liverpool will need energy, depth and precision. For Ekitike, the belief is clear: momentum can be rebuilt, performances can climb, and the coming weeks could prove a defining stretch in the club’s season.
