EPL: He’ll score 20 goals this season – Hargreaves compares new Liverpool star to Thierry Henry

Former Bayern Munich and Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves has high expectations for new Liverpool signing Hugo Ekitike, comparing him to Thierry Henry and predicting he will score at least 20 goals this season. Ekitike, who joined Liverpool from German Bundesliga side Frankfurt for a reported transfer fee of £55 million, has impressed Hargreaves with his technical ability and versatility.

Hargreaves believes that Ekitike will have a stellar season with the Reds and thinks that people will be shocked by the talented Frenchman's performance. The former England international highlighted Ekitike's goal-scoring record at Frankfurt, where he netted 26 goals and made 14 assists in 64 games across competitions.

Hargreaves sees Ekitike as a player with immense potential and believes he will shine for Liverpool in the upcoming season.