Hugo Ekitike Achilles injury concern emerges as Liverpool left fearing the absolute worst

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesHugo EkitikeHugo 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 at least 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. Former Red Daniel Sturridge was left 'devastated' at Ekitike's injury.READ MORE: Alan Shearer can only laugh as Liverpool man who's never scored goes all outREAD MORE: Luis Enrique makes feelings clear after Liverpool made PSG 'suffer a lot'Arne Slot offered an update after the match, following the concerning sight of Liverpool's in-form striker being stretchered off the pitch.

I think we could all see that it didn't look well and didn't look good," Slot said to Amazon.When asked if it could be an Achilles issue, he added: "Let's wait and see what it will be. In the second half, he went home, so I haven't seen him yet."Losing a game is already very hard, especially in the way we lost it, but then again, as it seems to be, losing a player is something we've had so many times this season, but it's especially very hard for him, because you never wanna be injured, especially at this moment in the season."Ibrahima Konate also reacted to Ekitike's injury.

I don't know, I have heard many things, I have no word to talk about that because with the World Cup coming, it is very, very hard for him, and I send him my prayers."Ekitike is facing a lengthy spell on the sideline after reportedly rupturing his Achilles(Image: 2026 Alex Livesey - Danehouse)The injury is set to come as a significant setback for France, who are aiming to return to the summit of international football with a World Cup triumph this summer after falling short in the final against Argentina in 2022.It has been less than a year since Ekitike received his first senior call-up, but the 23-year-old has quickly become a key figure in Didier Deschamps’ plans following a breakout debut campaign in the Premier League.READ MORE: Ibrahima Konate fumes 'clear penalty' cost Liverpool game against PSGREAD MORE: Alexander Isak torn apart after 'awful' and 'non-existent' Liverpool performancesEkitike has earned eight caps for France—six in World Cup qualifying—contributing two goals and two assists. At club level, he has been equally influential, registering 17 goals in 44 appearances (33 starts) for Liverpool, including 11 in the league and three in the Champions League.With Alexander Isak struggling for form after being sidelined for a large part of the season through injury and Salah enduring a below-par campaign, Ekitike has emerged as one of Liverpool’s most reliable attacking outlets during Slot's second year in charge.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Hugo EkitikeLiverpool FCLiverpool injury newsArne SlotParis Saint-Germain FCChampions League