'I had cramps' - £90m Liverpool star comes clean about Premier League reality, makes brutal confession after thrilling debut

Liverpool’s £90 million signing, Hugo Ekitike, has opened up about the true nature of the Premier League following his impressive and eventful debut at Anfield. 

Speaking to Sky Sports in an honest video shared on Instagram, the young forward admitted to the extraordinary intensity of England’s top flight and his own readiness for the challenge.

The Reds began their Premier League title defence with a tense 4-2 victory over Bournemouth in a match that had fans on the edge of their seats. 

After a disappointing penalty shootout loss to Crystal Palace in the Community Shield, Liverpool responded with their trademark resilience in a rollercoaster opener.

Ekitike was a bright spark for Liverpool in the match, breaking the deadlock with a composed finish past Bournemouth’s Djordje Petrovic on his Premier League debut. 

His goal came after a quiet first period and helped fuel a thrilling contest that saw the Reds eventually prevail despite initially holding a 2-0 lead.

After the game, the expensive French forward was brutally honest about the challenge he faced:

“The intensity is different. People don't lie about the Premier League. It’s something else, you know, I had cramps by 60 minutes.”

Ekitike’s admission highlights the demanding nature of the league, even for world-class talent. 

His debut showed glimpses of his quality but also underlined how the Premier League tests every player physically and mentally.

Liverpool fans will be encouraged by his impact, knowing that their new signing is fully aware of what it takes to succeed in one of the toughest leagues on the planet and ready to rise to the occasion as the season unfolds.