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Hugo Ekitike has started his Liverpool career with a bang, following up his opener in the Community Shield with another goal and a brace against Bournemouth on Friday night.
The Frenchman's all-round performances have been hugely encouraging. and his display against the Cherries was also enough to earn him the Premier League's player of the match award.
Ekitike's performance drew plenty of praise from Liverpool supporters on social media, with some likening his play style to that of former Reds favorite Fernando Torres.
Torres may have damaged his reputation with his $63 million move to Chelsea in 2011, leaving fans heartbroken in the process, but for much of the three and a half years that he was a Liverpool player, he was a devastating striker.
Commenting on Ekitike's goal against Bournemouth, one Liverpool fan account wrote: "That Ekitike goal was very Torres like. I absolutely adore Hugo."
Another said: "Is it just me, or does Ekitike remind you of Torres? His body language, movements, and style of play are so similar. Either way, a great signing."
Former Premier League goalkeeper Ben Foster had a similar view, as he wrote: "Is it just me that thinks Hugo Ekitike looks like prime Liverpool Fernando Torres running round Anfield?!!!!"
Meanwhile, Ekitike said that there is plenty of room for improvement in his game despite a bright start to his Reds career.
"I think it was a good performance," Ekitike told Sky Sports. "I could do better. But the most important thing tonight is the win and the mentality we showed. We wanted to win for the people who came tonight and for Diogo and that's what we did, so I'm happy for everybody.
"I have so many things to do better. I helped the team as much as I could, I can do a lot of things. I think I will get better and do even more for this team."
Explaining the difference between his role for Frankfurt and his role for Liverpool, he added: "I changed my way of playing here, it's different football with more intensity.
"The defenders are stronger and there are tight spaces here. I had so much more space in Germany. That's why I try to come, link and go and run behind. We have to find the way to succeed with the details. It's not good anymore. We just have to get better."
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