According to Owen Hargreaves, the comparison between Thierry Henry and Hugo Ekitike is “relevant” given the quality of similar styles of play and the signatures in Liverpool over the summer.
The 23-year-old is primarily a striker, but has a tendency to drift to the left and has played games on the left wing many times.
It depicts a comparison between Ekitique and the French legend Henry. Henry flourished in both positions during his career.
Regarding Ekitike’s portrait of the Arsenal icon regarding the TNT Sports breakdown, Hargreaves said:
“When you look at them side by side, there’s obviously a lot to live with Thierry, but he has something, that’s for sure.”
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The connection between the two forwards is primarily made in relation to that style of play and positioning, but Hargreaves is also impressed by the quality of Ekitike.
“I don’t think people understand how good Ekitique is,” the former England midfielder said. “I was on the pitch when they played Tottenham in the warm-up, he’s huge.
“And I remember thinking he could play. He has a great touch. He’s quick. He can play from the left and play as a striker. I think he’s amazing this year.
“He’s going to be French international soon. And it’s amazing that he actually wants to take on such a challenge. Obviously, he went to PSG, and it didn’t really work. But I think he’s ready for this now.
“I think he’s going to score 20 goals. I think people will be shocked at how talented this kid is in the end.”
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“Season Signature” – Liverpool buys wirtz “statement”
Before Ekitique’s arrival, Liverpool had already obtained services from Florian Whartz in a move that Joe Cole believed was a “season sign.”
Like Ekitike, Wirtz is impressed with Bundesliga, doubled goals and assists over the past two seasons, earning players of the season, and Bayer Lebakusen has won Bundesliga in his first campaign.
Cole believes it is a “statement signature” from the Anfield club and labels Wirtz “the best young player in the world.”
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The former Chelsea guy said, “When you see a player who can slow the game down as much as he can when he receives the ball, he’s absolutely fantastic. I’m following his career, and I think it’s a signing of the season.”
He added:
“He’s either the best young player in the world or one of the best young players in the world. And they’ve just left, right, over £100 million. You’re going.
Hargreaves repeated the praises of the German. He believes he will pick up where he left off last season, and predicts that he will surprise the Premier League at the level he will reach.
“In the half turn, technically he’s really unique,” Hargreaves said. “I think that’s probably why they signed him, because in those little tight spaces he’s probably the best.
“And he’s a good finisher, I think he’s going to be the focus and actually get his goals and support.
“As much as expensive as he costs, people will be surprised at how great he is. I think he will give us something different.”
