16.04.2026 02:15
It has been announced that French footballer Hugo Ekitike, who was injured in Liverpool's UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match against PSG, will be sidelined for 9 months. Ekitike, who is out for the season, will also be unable to compete in the World Cup with his country, France.
Bad news came for Liverpool, who hosted PSG at home in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match.
EKITIKE SUFFERED AN INJURY
Hugo Ekitike, whom Liverpool transferred from Eintracht Frankfurt for 95 million Euros at the start of the season, suffered an Achilles tendon injury in the 31st minute of the match and was replaced by Mohammed Salah.
WILL BE OUT FOR 9 MONTHS
It was stated that the injury of the 23-year-old striker, who underwent an MRI, is serious and he is expected to be out for approximately 9 months.
WILL MISS THE WORLD CUP
Thus, the French player will not be able to be with his country France in the 2026 World Cup, which starts on June 11th. The star player, who played in 45 matches this season, delivered a performance of 17 goals and 6 assists.