"Hugo Ekitike has suffered a ruptured Achilles and will miss the World Cup and potentially the rest of 2026. The Liverpool striker collapsed to the turf during the first half of the 2-0 Champions League defeat against Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield last night and it soon became apparent he was in distress."
"Leading French daily L'Equipe reported the 23-year-old was set to be sidelined for up to nine months and that has been confirmed by Fabrizio Romano."
"As it seems to be, losing a player is something we have had many times this season but it is especially hard for him because you never want to be injured, especially at this time of the season."
"Ekitike joined Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt for an initial £69 million last summer and has made a good impression, scoring 15 goals in 41 games in all competitions."
Hugo Ekitike suffered a ruptured Achilles during a Champions League match, leading to his absence from the World Cup and potentially the rest of 2026. The injury occurred in the first half of a game against Paris Saint-Germain, causing immediate concern among players. Reports indicate he will be sidelined for up to nine months. This injury is a significant setback for both Liverpool and the French national team, as Ekitike had been performing well since joining Liverpool for £69 million last summer.
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