Liverpool: when Steven Gerrard compares Hugo Ekitiké to Fernando Torres

Liverpool: when Steven Gerrard compares Hugo Ekitiké to Fernando Torres

Liverpool Reds legend Steven Gerrard has recently compared Hugo Ekitiké to the iconic Fernando Torres.

On Saturday night, Hugo Ekitiké struck twice in quick succession against Newcastle. The French forward naturally drew plaudits—and not just from anyone. Providing commentary at Anfield, Steven Gerrard didn't hide his admiration after Ekitiké's second goal, going so far as to compare him to a Reds legend. "That's pure Torres. He times his run perfectly and finishes with that deft little chip off his toe," said the former Liverpool captain.

Gerrard went on to emphasize the consistent similarities between the two players: "This player reminds me of Fernando Torres every time I watch him. He scores the same kind of goals. If you give him space in the channel, he'll attack it. He's too fast, you can't catch him, and he's clinical."