‘Top five in Europe’ – Owen’s verdict will excite Liverpool fans

‘Top five in Europe’ – Owen’s verdict will excite Liverpool fans

Liverpool’s season has been defined by big moments at both ends of the pitch, but the injury to Hugo Ekitike remains one of the most significant setbacks we’ve faced heading into the run-in.

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The French forward’s absence will be felt not just in the coming weeks, but far into next season as well, and it’s something that has drawn a strong reaction from Michael Owen.

Owen delivers strong verdict on Ekitike injury

Speaking via the Liverpool ECHO, the former Liverpool striker made it clear just how highly he rates the 23-year-old following his difficult setback.

He said: “How gutted am I for Hugo Ekitike? Very much so,” before continuing with a glowing assessment of the forward’s impact.

“I’m hugely upset for him and gutted for him and everyone at Liverpool.

“I believe this season he was one of the top five strikers in Europe with the way he was playing. He is elite and was showing strong signs of this throughout the season.

“He can make things happen and his speed, quick thinking and awareness were clear to see, so it’s a huge shame Liverpool will miss him now and also for his World Cup ambitions too.