Liverpool<\/a> striker needs credit for the problems he caused the Magpies\u2019 backline.<\/p>\nHe said: \u201cI think you\u2019ve got to give Hugo Ekitike a lot of credit, especially the second goal. I thought it was an unbelievable run and finish.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Florian Wirtz agrees with Eddie Howe\u2019s Hugo Ekitike verdict<\/p>\n
The Frenchman has also been praised heavily by Wirtz post-match.<\/p>\n
The 22-year-old knows how good Ekitike is, with the duo already combining for six goals as Liverpool players this season.<\/p>\n
And after they once again linked up on January 31, the German has called the 23-year-old \u2018unbelievable\u2019.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cHe [Ekitike] is just unbelievable. You can see him today again two fantastic goals, and it is just fun to play with him on the pitch. Happy I could assist him again today after many assists from him to me.\u201d<\/p>\n
On his own form, Wirtz stated: \u201cI want to continue like that because it makes you happy and gives you more confidence. When you can help the team win it is always good.\u201d<\/p>\n
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