BREAKING: Liverpool confirm extent of Hugo Ekitike injury as devastating statement issued

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SportFootballHugo Ekitike suffered an injury off the ball during Liverpool's 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday, and his worst fears have been realised following a scanLiverpool have released a statement confirming that Hugo Ekitike has ruptured his Achilles tendon. Ekitike, 23, will now miss the remainder of this season and the World Cup.The Frenchman suffered an off-the-ball injury during Tuesday's 2-0 loss at home to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

After attempting to sprint, Ekitike fell down on the turf and was in serious pain.Scans have now confirmed his, Liverpool and France's worst fears, and the striker faces nine months out. A statement read: "Liverpool FC can confirm Hugo Ekitike has sustained a serious Achilles injury."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.

"Hugo suffered a serious injury on Tuesday evening against PSG," Deschamps said."The severity of his injury will unfortunately prevent him from finishing the season with Liverpool and participating in the World Cup. This injury is a huge blow for him, of course, but also for the France team."His disappointment is immense.