Liverpool Fans React to First Look at Ekitike, Wirtz and Salah Trio at Anfield
Liverpool supporters have voiced their excitement after seeing Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, and Mohamed Salah line up together for the first time in a pre-season clash against Athletic Club at Anfield.
Arne Slot’s men played back-to-back matches against the La Liga side, with the first ending in a 4-1 win where Darwin Núñez and teenage standout Rio Ngumoha found the net. The second game featured an entirely different XI, headlined by the attacking trio of Ekitike, Wirtz, and Salah — and fans were quick to share their verdict.
A Promising Start for the New-Look Front Three
Despite being their first time playing together, Ekitike, Wirtz, and Salah appeared to click right away. The opening goal was a standout moment, with Ekitike making a smart run in behind before cutting the ball back perfectly for Salah, who finished with trademark composure.
While Salah grabbed the goal, Wirtz impressed with his creativity, registering two key passes and getting into dangerous positions — even if he failed to convert a couple of big chances. Ekitike, meanwhile, looked composed on the ball and silky in possession, earning praise for his smooth assist.
Fan Reactions
Liverpool fans were buzzing online, already dreaming about what this trio could produce in the season ahead:
- “This football is insane. The way Wirtz, Ekitike and Salah just connect with each other effortlessly… real hoopers.”
- “Wirtz, Ekitike, Salah — man, who the heck let that happen?”
- “Wirtz, Ekitike and Salah in the same team. This is going to be an exciting season!”
- “Salah breaking the assist record with Wirtz and Ekitike.”
- “Lots of good glimpses in the first half, Ekitike is so smooth. Lovely assist to set up Salah. Wirtz is absolutely class. Add that to what we already have — it’s really exciting.”
Though it’s only pre-season, the early chemistry among the trio is giving fans reason to believe that Liverpool’s revamped attack could be something special this year.
