Isak’s Reaction to Ekitike’s Derby Goal Goes Viral After Liverpool’s Win Over Everton
A viral clip has emerged showing Alexander Isak’s response to Hugo Ekitike’s goal in the Merseyside derby, as Liverpool sealed a 2-1 victory over Everton at Anfield.
The defending champions earned both three points and city bragging rights on Saturday. Ryan Gravenberch opened the scoring before turning provider for Ekitike, who coolly netted Liverpool’s second. Idrissa Gueye pulled one back late on for the Toffees, but Arne Slot’s men held firm.
Slot raised eyebrows before kickoff by leaving both Isak and Florian Wirtz on the bench after starting them in midweek against Atletico Madrid. Instead, he handed Ekitike the nod up front—a decision quickly justified by the Frenchman’s composed finish. Cameras later caught Isak applauding and smiling from the sidelines as he warmed up, a moment fans quickly shared across social platforms.
Post-match, Ekitike was quick to praise his Swedish teammate, describing him as a “very, very good player” and admitting he has already learned plenty from him. He also stressed that the two can thrive together over the course of the season.
Slot echoed that sentiment, dismissing any notion of a selection dilemma and emphasizing the need for squad rotation: “With the physical demands of this schedule, having two strikers of this quality is vital.”
Ekitike’s tally now stands at four goals in seven games since joining the Reds, while Isak is still chasing his first for the club following his record-breaking transfer from Newcastle.
