Hugo Ekitike ruled out for rest of season and World Cup with Achilles injury
Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike will miss the rest of the season and this summer's World Cup after suffering an Achilles injury during Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final loss to Paris St-Germain. France manager Didier Deschamps confirmed the news, saying the injury will prevent Ekitike from finishing the season.
Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike suffered a devastating Achilles injury during Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final defeat to Paris St-Germain, ruling him out for the rest of the season and France's World Cup campaign.
France national team manager Didier Deschamps confirmed the news in an official statement. "Unfortunately, the severity of Ekitike's injury will prevent him from finishing the season with Liverpool and taking part in the World Cup," Deschamps said.
The injury happened during Liverpool's match against PSG when Ekitike went down clutching his Achilles and had to be replaced by Mohamed Salah. Reports suggest he suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon, one of the most serious injuries a footballer can face.
Ekitike has been Liverpool's leading goalscorer this season, making his loss even more significant for the club's remaining matches. According to reports, the severity of the injury could keep him sidelined until 2027.
The timing couldn't be worse for France, who were counting on the striker as a key player for this summer's World Cup. Deschamps will now need to reshape his attacking plans without one of his most promising forwards.
This is a huge blow for both Liverpool and France's World Cup hopes. Ekitike is Liverpool's top scorer this season and was expected to be a key player for France in the tournament. The injury could keep him out until 2027 according to reports.
Liverpool will need to find a replacement striker for their remaining matches. France will announce their World Cup squad without Ekitike.
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