Gerrard: Ekitike reminds me of former Anfield teamate

Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike, has responded after Steven Gerrard compared him to Fernando Torres following our 4-1 win over Newcastle at Anfield.

The comments came during TNT Sports coverage after Ekitike’s brace helped turn the game around and continue a run of form that has transformed Liverpool’s attack in recent weeks.

Gerrard’s comparison centred on style, with the former Liverpool captain highlighting similarities in pace, power and all-round threat.

Ekitike was then asked...