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Konate's Playful Challenge Pushes Liverpool's Ekitike to Prove Himself
11 Nov
Summary
- Liverpool's new signing Ekitike makes immediate impact
- Defender Konate gave Ekitike "hard time" in training session
- Konate's playful challenge tested Ekitike's mentality and work ethic
In the past few months, Liverpool's summer signing Ekitike has made an immediate impact since his blockbuster move from Eintracht Frankfurt. The 23-year-old French forward has scored six goals and provided one assist in 16 appearances across all competitions, helping the Reds remain in touch with the top of the Premier League table.
However, Ekitike has also found himself on the receiving end of some friendly teasing from his compatriot, Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate. According to reports, Konate once gave Ekitike a "hard time" during a post-training session at the AXA Training Centre, using humor to test the young striker's mentality and work ethic.
The light-hearted exchange reportedly occurred before the recent international break, when the French duo were due to join up with the national team. While Ekitike appeared fatigued after an intense training session, Konate's playful challenge proved effective in keeping the forward motivated and ensuring he understood the expectations that come with representing both Liverpool and France.
The close bond between Ekitike and Konate highlights the strong team spirit within Jurgen Klopp's squad, as the experienced defender works to support the new arrival and help him adapt to the demands of playing for a top Premier League club.
