Hugo Ekitike was among the goal scorers when Liverpool beat Qarabag in the Champions League this week. Liverpool can face four teams in the next stage of the tournament, with Hugo Ekitike already playing a vital role in their success this season. Why Joe Cole is excited by Hugo EkitikeCole covered the Qarabag fixture during TNT Sports’ live coverage of the game on Wednesday evening. The Liverpool striker became a topic of conversation, and the ex-Red has shared what he learned after previously interviewing him. Wayne Rooney rates Ekitike, and on paper, he is probably one of the first names on Arne Slot’s team sheet.