How has Hugo Ekitiké performed since joining Liverpool?

Ekitiké has enjoyed a promising start to life at Anfield, netting a team-high six goals across all competitions, and even scored his first senior international goal for France.

When will Isak and Ekitiké be able to form a strong partnership at Liverpool?

The hope within the Liverpool squad is that Isak and Ekitiké can form a strong partnership once both players are fully fit and available, but they have yet to consistently play together due to Isak's injury issues.

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Injury Woes Plague Liverpool's Record Signing Isak

Q: What is the current status of Alexander Isak's Liverpool career?

Isak's start to his Liverpool career "has not been optimal" due to a series of injury setbacks that have limited his playing time.

16 Nov

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Summary

Isak's Liverpool career "not optimal" due to injuries
Ekitiké thriving, scoring for France, while Isak sidelined
Isak and Ekitiké partnership yet to fully develop

Injury Woes Plague Liverpool's Record Signing Isak

As of November 16th, 2025, Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool has not gone as planned. The 26-year-old striker, who joined the club for a record £125 million fee, admitted that the start to his Merseyside career "has not been optimal" due to a series of injury setbacks.

Isak was forced to wait 16 days before making his first appearance for Liverpool, as manager Arne Slot eased him into the team following a standoff with his former club, Newcastle United. Since then, the Swedish international has been sidelined for the last four games with a muscular issue, though he was fit enough to make the bench against Manchester City last weekend.

While Isak has been struggling with fitness, his fellow summer signing, Hugo Ekitiké, has been thriving. The 23-year-old Frenchman, who joined Liverpool for a fraction of Isak's fee, scored his first senior international goal for France on Thursday, describing it as a "childhood dream."