Liverpool stars show their true colors after worst possible Hugo Ekitike update
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesHugo EkitikeHugo Ekitike was forced off in tears during the first half of Liverpool's Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain after rupturing his Achilles, and the striker has now broken his silence on the injury blowLiverpool has confirmed the extent of Hugo Ekitike's injury(Image: Getty Images)Hugo Ekitike has issued a statement following the rupture of his Achilles tendon during Liverpool's Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.The 23-year-old was stretchered off in distress after merely 22 minutes of the quarterfinal second leg at Anfield. Medical staff attended to him promptly before he was carried from the pitch and directly to the dressing room.Arne Slot appeared visibly worried after the match, admitting the injury "didn't look good," with Liverpool subsequently confirming that Ekitike has suffered a torn Achilles tendon and faces an extended period of rehabilitation.READ MORE: Former Arsenal goalkeeper who retired at Liverpool dies in accident at 48READ MORE: Joe Cole says one manager is 'nailed on' to end up at Liverpool amid Arne Slot pressureShortly after Liverpool published a statement confirming Ekitike's diagnosis, the former Eintracht Frankfurt and PSG forward then posted on social media to share his thoughts.In a social media message, Ekitike wrote: "It's hard, maybe even unfair... but I'm grateful this is happening to me here, among you.
Your strength and your love will be my driving force. See you again soon, Anfield [love heart emoji]."Ekitike has been offered encouragement from present and past colleagues since sustaining the injury.
Responding to his Instagram post, Ryan Gravenberch added a folded hands emoji and a red love heart emoji.Dominik Szoboszlai is among those to show their support for Ekitike(Image: Getty Images)Milos Kerkez, Stefan Bajcetic, Giovanni Leoni, Conor Bradley and James McDonnell all posted a red love heart emoji, while Kostas Tsimikas commented: "Stay strong broski [red love heart emoji]."The official account of the France Football Federation added: "We are with you [folded hands emoji and blue love heart emoji]."Dominik Szoboszlai shared Ekitike's post on his Instagram story, accompanied by a red love heart emoji, a fingers crossed emoji, and an hourglass emoji.Liverpool's statement and Ekitike's message arrive less than 24 hours after France manager Didier Deschamps excluded the forward from this summer's World Cup in the United States."Unfortunately, the severity of injury will prevent him from finishing the season with Liverpool and taking part in the World Cup," Deschamps said in a statement from FFF on Wednesday."This injury is a huge blow for him, of course, but also for the French national team."I wanted to express my full support for him, as well as that of the entire coaching staff."Ekitike is now not anticipated to feature for Liverpool or France until at least 2027. He is set to miss the conclusion of the 2025/26 season, the World Cup, and the opening half of the 2026/27 campaign.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Hugo EkitikeLiverpool injury newsLiverpool FCParis Saint-Germain FCChampions League