Tearful Hugo Ekitike hobbles off during Liverpool clash vs Brighton with huge injury blow

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Liverpool substituted Hugo Ekitike early on in their Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion, minutes before Danny Welbeck scored their opening goal 13:00, Sat, Mar 21, 2026 Updated: 13:12, Sat, Mar 21, 2026 Hugo Ekitike had tears in his eyes while walking off the pitch with Liverpool's physio Chris Morgan (Image: TNT Sports)Hugo Ekitike had to come off injured for Liverpool against Brighton & Hove Albion after appearing to sustain a dead leg. The striker lasted just nine minutes before being replaced by Curtis Jones, with Arne Slot forced to reshuffle the line-up.Ekitike appeared to injure his leg in a challenge with long-time Liverpool player James Milner, and after trying to carry on, he ultimately could not continue.

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