Michael Owen believes Hugo Ekitike is Liverpool's own Harry Kane as he heaped praise on the striker. He's going to one of the best in the world, if he's not already. "Over the last five years or so, if you're debating top strikers in the world, you're talking (Harry) Kane, you're talking (Robert) Lewandowski, you're talking (Kylian) Mbappe and players like that, I'm putting him right up there in that category in the next year or so. He's direct, he's quick, he's strong, he's brave, got a good touch, holds the ball up well, he scores goals and unselfish. ‌"There's no question that he's going to be a huge asset to Liverpool.

Source: Daily Mirror February 08, 2026 05:55 UTC