If there’s one bright spot in what’s been a mixed season for Liverpool,it’s been Hugo Ekitike.
In my opinion, he’s been Liverpool’s best new signing this season.
When he’s been available, Ekitike has brought something Liverpool have often lacked — direct running, confidence in front of goal, and a real presence in the final third.
He’s looked like one of the few attackers capable of changing games on his own, rather than just fitting into a system.
That’s why his current long-term injury feels like such a big setback.
Unfortunately, that absence also highlights a wider issue.
While Ekitike has impressed, the rest of Liverpool’s new signings have not really hit the same level of consistency.
Some have struggled to settle, others have failed to make a real impact on games, and overall the squad still feels like it hasn’t fully improved in key areas.
The one exception worth mentioning is Milos Kerkez.
He hasn’t been perfect, but he’s been steady, energetic and has shown enough to suggest there is a player there for the future.
Compared to others, he’s probably been the most reliable of the new arrivals aside from Ekitike.
The concern for supporters is that Liverpool still feel like a work in progress despite significant investment.
One standout signing is never enough on its own — especially at a club aiming to compete at the very top.
Ekitike’s injury now adds another layer of frustration.
Because if Liverpool had more players of his level and consistency in this window, the season might have looked very different.
For now though, he remains the clear standout among the new arrivals — and Liverpool will be hoping his absence isn’t too long.
Jamie (The Kopite View)
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