The attacking striker Hugo Ekitike’s time at Liverpool may have come to an end this season, but the French international is clearly not switching off from football anytime soon, despite getting dropped from Deschamps’ 26-man list.
Instead, he appears to be in the zone – and the player he has turned to in this time for inspiration has drawn the attention of football’s fans for all the right reasons.
Hugo, who’ll be celebrating his 24th birthday next month, has shared an Instagram story featuring Netflix’s latest release, Untold: Jamie Vardy.
He wrote a simple caption: “Top Player” on it.
For the Reds’ fans it quickly became a news sensation – a glimpse into how Hugo is approaching his game during a tough time from the sidelines.
Specifically, the choice of player reveals far more about how he is approaching this phase of his career.
He chose the right inspiration track to look at Jamie Vardy’s story, one of the most unlikely success stories the game has ever seen.
From non-league football to Premier League champion, Golden Boot winner, FA Cup winner, and England international, Vardy built his career in a way that defines the player he is.
He came through ranks – his journey built on persistence, late breakthroughs, and relentless mental strength.
The first part of the three-episode Untold UK docuseries doesn’t just tell the story of his rise – it breaks down the mental aspects behind it.
His game was built more on instinct rather than overthinking.
Those are the key elements that contributed to his success.
It shows his struggles with discipline and lifestyle in his early career, before turning up as one of the club’s legends.
It shows precisely why Hugo’s choice stood out.
For someone as promising as him, how he navigates the pressure of a giant club like Liverpool shows his approach to the game as well.
It’s not just about talent; the documentary highlights the mindset behind it: Vardy played on merit, his instinct, and embraced chaos.
He overcame the pressure situations like nobody else.
It shows the way Hugo could mould himself into.
Before the injury sidelined him, the Frenchman had shown promise of what lies ahead for him.
During his debut season at Anfield, he contributed in key moments and netted 11 times in 28 appearances.
He gradually adopted the style of pace and physical demands of English Football.
He’s working hard on skills and consistency.
It may seem like a small moment, but moments like these reveal a lot.
In modern football, development is not just measured on the pitch.
But what happens off the pitch – during difficult phases – can make or break a player.
If Hugo is taking notes from Jamie Vardy’s life, Liverpool fans have good reasons to believe in him.
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