Thierry Henry hails Liverpool star who surprised him and deserves 'a lot of credit'

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Liverpool may have endured a lacklustre season compared to 2024/25's title-winning campaign, but Thierry Henry believes that one player in particular has thrived at AnfieldThierry Henry has claimed that Hugo Ekitike deserves "a lot of credit" for his endeavours with Liverpool this season. There’s always a chance that someone can come through."Despite the success of Ekitike, Liverpool will have a glaringly obvious void to fill this summer when Mohamed Salah calls time on his career with the club.

I will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season. I wanted to start by saying that I never imagined how deeply this club, this city, these people, would become part of my life."Liverpool is not just a football club, it's a passion, it's a history, it's a spirit.

The support you showed me through the best time of my career and you stood by me in the toughest time."It's something I will never forget and something I will take with me always. I will be always one of you.