Thierry Henry speaks out on Liverpool star that has 'surprised' him since summer transfer

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCArsenal legend Thierry Henry has been impressed by Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike since his summer transfer and has singled him out as his most impressive signingThierry Henry has singled out his fellow Frenchman Hugo Ekitike as the summer signing that has left him most impressed. Arne Slot's side currently sit in seventh place in the Premier League despite winning the title last season."I'll go with with Hugo Ekitike, because at the beginning, he had to prove that he could be at Liverpool, and he did," Henry remarked when questioned about his most impressive signing in his Betway column."Now the club is struggling and he's still delivering.

I knew he had that in his locker, but I didn't know it was going to be that quick in terms of how he adapted. Of course, it's easier to adapt when a team is rolling."But he adapted, then he went on the bench, didn't say anything, came back and still scores his goals, so you have to put him up there."Henry highlighted another young talent who has captured his attention, with Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly impressing this season.

The 20-year-old has shown his adaptability under Pep Guardiola's guidance, earning himself two England call-ups under Thomas Tuchel.The Arsenal icon has been struck by how the City academy graduate has seized his chances at the Etihad, particularly noting his reliability."I would say Nico O'Reilly. I think he's naturally a central midfielder, I could see he was a bit lost at the beginning, playing on the left and providing the width," Henry explained."Now he's getting assists and scoring goals.