Hugo Ekitiké, who recently finalised a blockbuster move from Eintracht Frankfurt, was named in Arne Slot’s starting lineup for the clash with Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan—Liverpool’s fourth pre-season friendly of the summer.

Ian Doyle with the Liverpool analysis after the Far East tour comes to an end with a 3-1 win over Yokohama F Marinos in Japan

The champions have boosted their forward options by bringing in the 23-year-old Frenchman from Eintracht Frankfurt. We break down the deal