Liverpool star wants to ‘do my own story’ amid Thierry Henry comparisons

Football
19 Mar 2026 • 9:51 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Hugo Ekitike scored his 17th goal of the season in Liverpool's 4-0 victory over Galatasaray at Anfield on Wednesday.
  • The win secured Liverpool's progression to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
  • The 23-year-old French forward, signed from Eintracht Frankfurt, has drawn comparisons to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry due to his playing style.
  • Ekitike addressed the comparisons, stating he could “never be Thierry Henry” and that he wants to “do my own story”, despite describing his fellow Frenchman as his idol.
  • Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch and Mohamed Salah also scored for Liverpool, who will face reigning champions PSG in the next round.

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