"Big fans" - Hugo Ekitike's Leeds United verdict, draw assessment and what Liverpool could have done
Hugo Ekitike scored twice in three minutes to put Liverpool 2-0 up against Leeds United at Elland Road.
Liverpool star Hugo Ekitike has delivered his “big fans” Leeds United verdict with an Elland Road draw assessment and Reds regret.
Ekitike’s rapid brace early into the second half had Arne Slot’s defending champions 2-0 up in Saturday evening’s Premier League clash at LS11 yet Daniel Farke’s Whites hit back twice to bag an amazing 3-3 draw.
Speaking post match to Liverpool’s official website, Ekitike said his Reds knew the pressure would be on his side if Leeds scored due to the club’s “big fans” but insisted his team could not have ran any more against Farke’s Whites.
Instead, the forward said Liverpool’s running could have been smarter or “better”.
“We could probably run not much more but better”
Asked for his overriding emotion after the game, Ekitike said: “I would say disappointment because I think we had the game in our hands. A tough game, 2-0 [up] and we just conceded one goal and I think that we lost a bit of confidence. I would say disappointment because we have to win that game.
“There was such a good start to the second half with two goals from yourself – what could you have done differently to control the situation from that point?
“What I could say now is that we could probably run not much more but better. I think it's just the period at the time.
“We need to keep working together, stick together in that kind of game because we know the pressure is going to be on our shoulders if they score goals, because they play at home and they have big fans. I think we just have to stick together, run more for each other and just work as a team.”