Thierry Henry snubs Alexander Isak and names Liverpool teammate as ‘most impressive’ summer signing

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Premier League icon Thierry Henry (Picture: Getty) Thierry Henry has hailed Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike as the signing of the summer. Speaking to Betway Insider, Arsenal legend Henry insisted it is Ekitike who stands out. ‘It’s Ekitike,’ Henry said. ‘People will say it’s an obvious one, but credit is due – nobody thought he was going to arrive and perform like that.’ Get personalised updates on Liverpool every day Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro’s Football Newsletter.

He showed that he is at the level to play for Liverpool.’ Liverpool won the race to sign Hugo Ekitike (Picture: Getty) The 23-year-old has already netted five times this season, including a winner against Everton on his Merseyside derby debut. Alexander Isak was subdued against Crystal Palace (Picture: Getty) Slot could yet find a way to pair his two marquee signings, though it would mean shifting one away from their preferred central role.

Either way, Henry believes Liverpool will need both firing if they are to challenge on all fronts. ‘At every club, you need to have players of the same quality at every position, because if someone falls asleep then the guy that comes in can take your place,’ he said. ‘That’s what we created at Arsenal – the quality on the bench is the same as on the field.’ Isak’s fitness record could also influence Slot’s decision. Ekitike, however, is relishing the competition, telling reporters: ‘I can’t see one big club playing with only one striker, so I think it’s that he’s here. ‘Even for me at my age, I think I still have a lot of things to improve and learn, so for me it’s good that he’s here.’ Liverpool must now turn their attention to Europe, with a Champions League trip to Istanbul to face Galatasaray before a visit to Chelsea on Saturday.