Hugo Ekitike Achilles fear emerges as Liverpool left fearing the absolute worst

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesHugo Ekitike was stretchered off the pitch at Anfield during the defeat to Paris Saint Germain on Thursday night, with the Liverpool dealt the worst case scenarioHugo Ekitike was stretchered off during the first half against PSG(Image: Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)Hugo Ekitike will reportedly be sidelined for up to nine months after rupturing his Achilles during the game against Paris Saint Germain.Ekitike was carried off the field on a stretcher just 30 minutes into Liverpool’s second leg tie against the French side in the Champions League quarterfinal. Ekitike was forced off after going down clutching his Achilles, raising immediate concerns over the severity of the injury.

The French striker was replaced by Mohamed Salah, with fears mounting that the setback could jeopardize his chances of featuring in this summer’s World Cup.Now L'Equipe is reporting that the striker ruptured his right Achilles tendon which can result in Ekitike being sidelined for nine months before he even returns to training.There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Liverpool.com will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story as they happen.Follow @‌Liverpoolcom_ : The official Liverpool.com account for all the latest sports news as it happens in real time.Follow us on Facebook or visit Liverpool.com homepage.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.