EKITIKE ENRAGED! “HE’S A LIABILITY” — NEW STAR DEMANDS TEAMMATE AXE AFTER ISTANBUL DISASTER.

The “Welcome to Hell” atmosphere at the Rams Park didn’t just rattle the scoreboard—it has reportedly shattered the Liverpool locker room. Following a toothless 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray in the Champions League Round of 16, summer signing and rising fan-favorite Hugo Ekitike has reportedly gone “scorched earth” on his teammate, Mohamed Salah.

While the Egyptian King was hauled off in the 60th minute after an anonymous display, Ekitike—who has been in red-hot form this season—was reportedly heard fuming in the tunnel about the “dead weight” holding back Arne Slot’s revolution.

“NEED TO CLEAN UP HIS MESS”: THE EKITIKE OUTBURST 🚩🗣️

Ekitike, who has already netted 16 goals this season since his £79m move from Frankfurt, reportedly didn’t hold back when discussing the performance of the club’s legendary #11.

“I’m furious with his performance today—everyone else is improving, fighting, showing passion… except him!” Ekitike reportedly fumed to club insiders. “He was a liability from start to finish, and the team had to clean up his mess all game. I’m done sugarcoating it—he needs to go! He’s not fit for this club anymore, not even close. We can’t keep dragging dead weight while the rest push forward.”

THE “ANONYMOUS” 60 MINUTES: WHY THE ANGER IS REAL 📉🛑

The statistics from Istanbul paint a grim picture for Salah. In a match where Liverpool conceded early to Mario Lemina and struggled to create, the veteran winger looked “miles off the pace.”

The “Barren Run” Breakdown:

• Touches in Opposition Box: 0. Salah failed to touch the ball inside the Galatasaray penalty area before being replaced by Jeremie Frimpong.

• Dribbles Completed: 0 out of 4 attempts.

• The “Barren Spell”: Salah has now gone 10 consecutive matches without a goal—the longest drought of his Liverpool career.

• Defensive Work Rate: Ekitike’s “liability” comment reportedly stems from Salah failing to track back, leaving Milos Kerkez and Joe Gomez exposed to Victor Osimhen’s pace.

“GET HIM OUT” — FANS IN A FRENZY 📱💥

The hashtag #EkitikeIsRight is currently trending on X (formerly Twitter). After months of “protecting” the legend, a large section of the Kop appears to be siding with the young Frenchman, believing that the 33-year-old Salah is “yesterday’s man.”

• “Ekitike is only saying what we’re all thinking. Salah is a legend, but he’s holding us back now. If he’s not fighting for the shirt, he shouldn’t be wearing it!” one viral post read.

• “The tension on the pitch was obvious. Ekitike was making runs and Salah was just standing there. It’s time to sell to Saudi and move on,” added another.

ARNE SLOT’S 100th GAME NIGHTMARE ⏳🔱

Arne Slot’s centenary match as Liverpool boss was supposed to be a celebration, but it has turned into a crisis management session. With Alisson Becker injured and eight stars facing potential bans for the return leg, Slot cannot afford a civil war between his star striker and his greatest-ever winger.

The board is reportedly “monitoring the tension” ahead of the return leg at Anfield on March 18th. Will Slot back the youth of Ekitike, or the legacy of Salah?

HAS SALAH TRULY BECOME “DEAD WEIGHT” AT ANFIELD? OR IS EKITIKE BEING DISRESPECTFUL TO A CLUB ICON?