Ekitike injury blow sidelines him for World Cup
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Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after sustaining a serious Achilles tendon injury during Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash against Paris Saint-Germain.
The club confirmed the development in an official statement, revealing that the France international suffered the injury in the first half at Anfield after slipping on the turf.
“Liverpool FC can confirm Hugo Ekitike has sustained a serious Achilles injury,” the statement read.
“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.”
Liverpool added that Ekitike will miss the remainder of the campaign, dealing a significant blow to both the club and the player.
“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.”
The injury will also force France to make changes to their attacking setup as they gear up for the World Cup games in June.
