Football Daily Hugo Ekitike – The Football Interview
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Oct 4, 2025 
Hugo Ekitike, a rising French football star who just joined Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt, shares his journey from a shy child playing everywhere to scoring goals in the Premier League. He reflects on pivotal moments, like almost being released at 14, and the tough lessons learned at PSG. Hugo reveals his admiration for teammate Mohamed Salah and talks about the support from family and friends. He also discusses his creative hobbies, like drawing, and his ultimate ambition: to win the Premier League with Liverpool.
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Shy Kid Who Lived For Football
- Hugo remembers being a shy child who lived and breathed football from an early age.
- He played everywhere as a kid, starting at Comontreux and learning basics while having fun.
Near Release That Changed His Mindset
- At 14 Hugo nearly got released from Reims after being unfocused and dreaming too much on the pitch.
- That warning sparked a dramatic change in attitude and made him determined to improve.
Benching In Denmark Fueled Comeback
- Hugo describes a stint in Denmark where he sat on the bench and used it as motivation to prove himself.
- Returning to Reims he forced his way into the first XI through preseason performances.