Liverpool fans haven’t had much to get excited about this season, but the form of one player has impressed many.

The Reds return to action against Burnley on Saturday, and the mood around the club remains low.

Liverpool reverted to type against Barnsley after it was hoped they had turned a corner with their second-half display against Arsenal last week.

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There is even talk about Xabi Alonso replacing Arne Slot after what has been a trying first half of the season.

Yet, through all the disappointment, the form of Hugo Ekitike has been a rare bright spark.

It appeared as though the Frenchman was going to be acting as back-up to British record signing Alexander Isak this term.

But Ekitike has been brilliant for much of 2025/26 and has now received high praise from fans on Rousing The Kop’s TalkingPoints platform.

Asked ‘how high is Hugo Ekitike’s ceiling with Liverpool?’, one fan wrote: “Can become a Ballon d’Or contender.”

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