"Hugo Ekitike will miss the World Cup and be out for at least nine months after he ruptured his Achilles tendon against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday night."
"He heard his Achilles snap before collapsing on the floor in pain, the same source told ESPN. For such an injury, the timescale to come back playing is between nine and 12 months."
"The Frenchman's injury is a massive blow for the Reds in their final push towards a top 5 finish in the Premier League and for France for whom Ekitike would have featured at the World Cup in the summer."
"The club is already working on a plan for his surgery and then his rehabilitation process."
Hugo Ekitike suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon during a Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain, resulting in a minimum nine-month recovery period. He left the pitch on a stretcher after 22 minutes, having heard his Achilles snap. This injury is a significant setback for Liverpool's Premier League ambitions and for France's World Cup squad. The club is planning for his surgery and rehabilitation. Ekitike had a strong first season with 17 goals and six assists after joining from PSG last summer.
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