Liverpool star Hugo Ekitike admits he grew up watching former Everton player ahead of Merseyside Derby

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Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike has admitted ahead of the Merseyside Derby that he actually grew up watching one former Everton player.

The early predictions have already started ahead of Everton’s trip to Anfield on Saturday, with three big points on the line.

David Moyes will land at the home of Liverpool at the weekend with a dismal record he will be hoping to bring to an end.

Despite their impressive form, it will be the Toffees going into the game as underdogs, with Paul Merson predicting Liverpool to beat Everton.

A strong Everton defence will be on display having conceded fewer goals than their Merseyside rivals through the opening four games.

The Reds may sit top of the table, but one of their new big-money signings has just admitted he idolised one Everton hero as a child.

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Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike idolised Everton hero

Wayne Rooney believes Everton can get something from Liverpool on Saturday when the two sides meet at Anfield.

The Premier League legend did not have the best record in the Merseyside Derby during his two stints at Everton.

However, speaking to Stan Sports, Hugo Ekitike has admitted the former Everton forward was a player he loved to watch as a child.

“I really liked Cristiano Ronaldo. He was the first player I watched,” said Ekitike.

“Rooney, [Fernando] Torres, you know, that kind of player. So, they’re the players I used to watch.”

Jamie Carragher has admitted Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye will cause issues to the Liverpool side who were in action on Wednesday night in the Champions League.

Despite picking up maximum points in the Premier League, the Liverpool backline has looked suspect at times this season, which should encourage the Blues.

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Liverpool should be wary of Everton attack

A huge amount of money was spent by Liverpool this summer, but Everton were also backed by The Friekdin Group in their first summer window.

Jack Grealish has been named Player of the Month for August in the Premier League.

But it is not just the 30-year-old who should be causing Liverpool real concerns ahead of the game on Saturday.

Everton’s defence has proven to be one of the better units in the Premier League, but it is consistency from the strikers which could decide the game for the Blues.