- Ekitike considered for فرنسا فريق
- Striker could replace Kolo Muani
- Ekitike has scored two in two for ليفربول
Ekitike, 23, has been quick to make an impression on Merseyside following his summer move from Eintracht Frankfurt, scoring on his competitive debut against كريستال بالاس في درع المجتمع at Wembley before finding the net in his side’s 4-2 victory over Bournemouth in their الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز فتاحة.
According to French outlet Telefoot, Ekitike’s early efforts have caught the eye of Didier Deschamps as he prepares to name his France squad for their كأس العالم qualifying double header against Ukraine and أيسلندا in September. The report claims Ekitike could take the place of Randal Kolo Muani in Deschamps’ squad, with the Paris Saint-Germain striker’s future up in the air amid strong interest from Juventus.
While Ekitike is yet to feature for France’s senior team, the striker has an impressive record in Les Blues’ youth squads. The former Reims attacker scored five goals in as many games for France’s Under-21s, including a hat-trick against إنجلترا in March.
Ekitike will be hoping to add to his goal tally when Liverpool travel to Newcastle متحد in the Premier League on Monday. Arne Slot’s side then play host to title rivals أرسنال at Anfield on August 31 before the international break commences.
