Hugo Ekitike suffered an injury off the ball during Liverpool's 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday, and his worst fears have been realised following a scan
Hugo Ekitike of Liverpool goes down with an injury during the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, 2nd leg match Liverpool FC against Paris Saint-Germain, in Liverpool, Britain, 14 April 2026.
Hugo Ekitike of Liverpool goes down with an injury during the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, 2nd leg match Liverpool FC against Paris Saint-Germain, in Liverpool, Britain, 14 April 2026.
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Liverpool have released a statement confirming that Hugo Ekitike has ruptured his Achilles tendon. Ekitike, 23, will now miss the remainder of this season and the World Cup.
The Frenchman suffered an off-the-ball injury during Tuesday's 2-0 loss at home to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. After attempting to sprint, Ekitike fell down on the turf and was in serious pain.
Scans have now confirmed his, Liverpool and France's worst fears, and the striker faces nine months out. A statement read: "Liverpool FC can confirm Hugo Ekitike has sustained a serious Achilles injury.
"The forward had to be substituted during the first half of Tuesday's Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield after a slip on the turf. Scans on the issue have subsequently confirmed a rupture of the Achilles tendon.
"Ekitike will therefore be sidelined for the remaining weeks of the club season and unable to participate at this summer's World Cup with France. Further updates will be provided at the appropriate time, with Hugo receiving the full support of everyone at LFC."
Previously, France manager Didier Deschamps had confirmed the blow. "Hugo suffered a serious injury on Tuesday evening against PSG," Deschamps said.
"The severity of his injury will unfortunately prevent him from finishing the season with Liverpool and participating in the World Cup. Hugo is one of the dozen young players who have made their debuts with the national team in recent months.
"He had perfectly integrated into the group, both on the pitch and off it. This injury is a huge blow for him, of course, but also for the France team.
"His disappointment is immense. Hugo will regain his top form, I'm convinced of it. But I wanted to express all my support to him, as well as that of the entire staff. We know he'll be fully behind the France team, and we're all thinking of him very strongly."
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