Liverpool’s Ekitike set to miss World Cup after injury blow
Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike is set to miss the 2026 World Cup and the remainder of the season after suffering a severe Achilles tendon rupture during Tuesday’s Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The 23-year-old French forward sustained the injury midway through the first half at Anfield when he planted his right foot to accelerate and immediately crumpled to the turf, clutching his lower leg. Reports indicate an expected recovery period of around nine months, ruling him out of France’s World Cup campaign and a significant part of next season. Ekitike, a £69 million summer signing, had to be stretchered off as visibly concerned teammates gathered around him. Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted after the match that the injury “looks really bad” but said a full prognosis would only be possible after further medical assessments. “Hugo looks really bad, but […]