Internationals: Liverpool Star Makes Debut as Mo Salah Scores | OneFootball

Liverpool Stars Shine on International Stage as Hugo Ekitike Debuts and Mohamed Salah Scores

International football offered plenty of talking points for Liverpool supporters on Friday evening, with Mohamed Salah and Hugo Ekitike both stepping into the spotlight. The Egyptian captain found the net for his country while Ekitike, the forward who joined Liverpool in the summer, made his first senior appearance for France.

Hugo Ekitike makes France debut

It was a night to remember for Ekitike, who has quickly settled into life at Anfield under Arne Slot. The 23-year-old striker came off the bench with around 10 minutes remaining as France secured a 2-0 win over Ukraine in their opening World Cup qualifier. His introduction was brief but significant, marking another step in his rise at club and international level.

Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate, a mainstay for Les Bleus, started and finished the match in Wroclaw, Poland, helping Didier Deschamps’ side keep a clean sheet. The French camp will be encouraged by the growing influence of both Konate and Ekitike, whose development will be closely monitored by Slot and his staff at Liverpool.

Mohamed Salah on target for Egypt

Salah, meanwhile, once again proved decisive for Egypt. Wearing the captain’s armband, the Liverpool forward scored from the penalty spot in a 2-0 victory over Ethiopia. The win brings Egypt closer to securing automatic qualification for next year’s World Cup and underlines Salah’s enduring importance for both club and country.

“Mohamed Salah scored while Hugo Ekitike made his senior debut for France in Friday’s international fixtures.” Those words capture the dual narrative of two Liverpool forwards, one an established global star and the other a rising talent. For Liverpool, the sight of Salah continuing to deliver and Ekitike gaining valuable experience bodes well for the season ahead.

Other Liverpool players in action

Elsewhere, Liverpool captain Andy Robertson was also on duty. He led Scotland in a hard-fought goalless draw against Denmark in Copenhagen, their first match of World Cup qualifying. His consistency at international level mirrors his leadership role at Anfield, where his influence remains pivotal.

In youth action, Jayden Danns scored while captaining England U20s, although his side fell to a 2-1 defeat against Italy in a friendly. His performance will have been noted by Liverpool’s academy staff as they track his progress.

Wider European picture

Beyond Liverpool’s direct interests, Alexander Isak was an unused substitute for Sweden in their 2-2 draw with Slovenia. While not involved, his presence underlined the calibre of attacking talent scattered across European football.

For Liverpool fans, however, the key storylines remain Salah’s scoring touch and Ekitike’s international bow. Both moments reflect the club’s mix of established excellence and emerging promise, a balance that has already delivered a Premier League title under Arne Slot.