Hugo Ekitike's form gives Liverpool a dilemma when Alexander Isak returns from injury, says former Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney. Ekitike, 23, scored twice as Liverpool came from behind to beat Newcastle at Anfield on Saturday, taking his tally to 15 goals from 32 games in all competitions this season. Rooney said their blossoming partnership leaves questions over where Isak - who completed a £125m British record transfer to Liverpool from Newcastle - fits in when he returns from his broken leg. The Sweden international, 26, had scored three goals in 16 appearances for Liverpool before being sidelined in December. "I'd be more worried if I was Isak, sat there watching," Rooney said on the latest episode of The Wayne Rooney Show, which you can now listen to on BBC Sounds.

Source: BBC February 02, 2026 18:19 UTC