Midtjylland’s Diao praises Liverpool’s new hitman

Ousmane Diao called Hugo Ekitike his toughest opponent after facing him in Frankfurt’s 2-1 Europa League win over Midtjylland. The 21-year-old even joked he’d love to play with him at Liverpool someday.

Liverpool might need him sooner—centre-backs are vanishing faster than goal celebrations at Goodison Park.