Jamie Carragher asks Hugo Ekitike awkward Thierry Henry question in front of him
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Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher asked Reds forward Hugo Ekitike an awkward Thierry Henry question on CBS after helping his side reach the quarterfinals of the Champions LeagueHugo Ekitike was compared to Thierry Henry by Jamie Carragher following Liverpool's win (Image: X/@CBSSportsGolazo)Hugo Ekitike was asked by former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher if he dreams of reaching the levels of Thierry Henry after helping the Reds reach the quarterfinals of the Champions League.Wednesday night saw the Reds book their place in the next round of Europe's premier club competition with a 4-0 (4-1 on aggregate) win over Turkish side Galatasaray, with Ekitike scoring the second of Liverpool's four goals at Anfield.While the French forward squandered a few opportunities, he still impressed, especially during the second half. Following the game, the 23-year-old, who has scored 17 goals in all competitions this term for Liverpool, was interviewed by Carragher on CBS's postgame Champions League coverage, with Kate Scott, Micah Richards, Thierry Henry, and Clint Dempsey back in the studio.READ MORE: Galatasaray ready to take legal action after horror Noa Lang injury vs LiverpoolREAD MORE: Hugo Ekitike shows no mercy with Galatasaray verdict as Liverpool eases to winDespite his age, Ekitike has already been compared to his compatriot Henry for his skill, ability to glide past defenders, and the fact that the former can also play off the left or upfront, similar to the former Arsenal forward.Speaking to Ekitike, Carragher himself made a comparison between the two, asking the Liverpool forward whether he hopes to reach the levels Henry achieved during his illustrious career.Ekitike has scored 17 goals in all competitions this season(Image: Getty Images)Carragher said, "I want to ask you a question.
Thierry Henry's obviously in the studio, and I've only been watching you predominantly this season. But watching you, you're more than a goalscorer."That's what I like about you, you can come deep, you can go wide, you can get on the ball ... is the aspiration and the hope in the future that you could get somewhere close to a Thierry Henry?
That's what I see in you."However, that prompted Ekitike to point out that Henry was one of the greatest players of his generation, winning multiple Premier League titles, as well as trophies galore with Barcelona when he moved to Spain.Content cannot be displayed without consent"I mean, I want to be that kind of player but it's Thierry Henry, I could never be Thierry Henry," said Ekitike, prompting Carragher to interject, "You're Ekitike!""Yes, I'm me," replied Ekitike, adding, "So I'm going to do me, take some stuff from his game because obviously he's an example, an idol for me and yeah, I just want to do my own story, and obviously if I can take something from his skills ... that would be great because he scored a lot of goals."Postgame, Ekitike showed one trait Henry displayed throughout his career: his desire to win. Speaking to TNT Sports, the Frenchman admitted he believes Liverpool could have beaten Galatasaray 10-0 on Wednesday night.Content cannot be displayed without consent"We deserve to be here, so we're really happy," Ekitike said.