Liverpool confirm extent of Hugo Ekitike injury as devastating statement issued

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Hugo Ekitike suffered an injury off the ball during Liverpool's 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in midweek, and their worst fears have been realised following a scanLiverpool have released a statement confirming that Hugo Ekitike has ruptured his Achilles tendon. 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. Scans on the issue have subsequently confirmed a rupture of the Achilles tendon.WORLD CUP LEGENDS: The stars who lit up football's greatest tournament - Buy the Special Edition todayREAD MORE: Liverpool 'move ahead of Man Utd' in transfer race for Premier League starREAD MORE: Liverpool's Mo Salah replacement plan thrown into chaos after brutal statement"Ekitike will therefore be sidelined for the remaining weeks of the club season and unable to participate at this summer's World Cup with France.

"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. Have your say in the comments section.Ekitike's rupture means that Liverpool have now suffered three long-term injuries this season, all to new signings.