BREAKING: Liverpool's worst Hugo Ekitike fears confirmed as devastating injury update released
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SportFootballHugo EkitikeLiverpool and France striker Huge Ekitike was taken off on a stretcher in the first half of their Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield on Tuesday nightDidier Deschamps has confirmed Hugo Ekitike has been ruled out of France's World Cup squad this summer after picking up an injury in Liverpool's defeat to PSG. The French side ran out 2-0 winners at Anfield in the Champions League, with Ekitike leading the line for the Reds.However, the French forward went down in the 27th minute with a suspected Achilles injury, and he was replaced by Mohamed Salah just after the half-hour mark.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot admitted the injury looked serious, and now Deschamps has confirmed Ekitike's season is over.In a statement, Deschamps said: "Hugo suffered a serious injury on Tuesday evening against PSG. The severity of his injury will unfortunately prevent him from finishing the season with Liverpool and participating in the World Cup.READ MORE: Ousmane Dembele makes Liverpool thoughts clear after decisive PSG victoryREAD MORE: Arne Slot drops Liverpool's transfer plans after Champions League exit - 'We are losing'FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE!
He had perfectly integrated into the group, both on the pitch and off it."This injury is a huge blow for him, of course, but also for the France team. We know he'll be fully behind the France team, and we're all thinking of him very strongly."Ekitike will now play no part in France's World Cup campaign over in the United States, Mexico and Canda, with Deschamps' side looking to retain their crown after winning the 2018 World Cup, before they were beaten by Argentina in Qatar in 2022.The exact timeframe of the Frenchman's injury is unclear and Liverpool are yet to comment on the setback.There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story.