Hugo Ekitike has been a revelation since joining Liverpool in the summer, defying expectations of being Alexander Isak's back-up.
Ekitike has settled in well, thanks in part to his teammate Ibrahima Konate, whom he considers his 'brother'.
Ibrahima Konate has become like a brother to me.
Despite his solid form for Frankfurt, Ekitike was overlooked by Didier Deschamps for the national team, even after a strong start at Liverpool.
Ekitike's impressive performance has made him one of the Reds' best players this season, alongside Dominik Szoboszlai.
Author's summary: Ekitike finds brotherly bond with Konate at Liverpool.