Liverpool striker sends a message to his former club after the Champions League draw

After the 2025/26 Champions League draw was revealed, Liverpool's striker Hugo Ekitike conveyed a heartfelt note to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Once the group stage draw for the 2025/26 Champions League was announced, Liverpool star Hugo Ekitike made sure to send a message to his former club Eintracht Frankfurt, where he made significant progress in his career. Liverpool will face the Bundesliga side in the group stage, setting up a special encounter filled with meaningful memories for the French forward.

Eintracht Frankfurt is the club that reignited Ekitike’s career. It was there he delivered impressive performances that caught the attention of major clubs, including Liverpool. This transfer move placed Ekitike among the promising players Liverpool aimed to sign.

The Bundesliga club also remembered their former striker by posting a photo of Ekitike in the Frankfurt jersey with the caption: "Heki is coming home" accompanied by a brief note: "Nothing more to add." This is a heartfelt message from Eintracht Frankfurt to a player who contributed greatly to their success.

Ekitike is currently in outstanding form at Liverpool. In just his first three matches, he has scored three goals, demonstrating a quick adaptation to the playing style of the Merseyside club. Recently, the French striker shone again by scoring in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Newcastle United.

Certainly, the match between Liverpool and Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League promises to be a highly intense showdown. The group stage fixtures will be finalized next Saturday, giving fans a clearer picture of the schedule and the path to the knockout rounds. With Ekitike’s presence, this encounter will be more than just a sporting event; it will be a deeply emotional reunion for the French forward.