Liverpool striker will miss the rest of the season as well as World Cup with France
Hugo Ekitike says it is hard to deal with his season-ending injury but that the support of Liverpool fans will help drive his recovery.
The 23-year-old striker ruptured his Achilles tendon during Tuesday’s Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield and is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, ruling him out of this summer’s World Cup with France.
Posting on X alongside an image of himself on the Anfield pitch, Ekitike wrote: “It’s hard, maybe even unfair. But I’m grateful this is happening to me here, among you. I’m not alone.
“Your strength and your love will be my driving force. See you again soon, Anfield.”
Liverpool confirmed the severity of the injury after France head coach Didier Deschamps revealed the forward would miss the World Cup.
A club statement said: “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 St Germain at Anfield after a slip on the turf. Scans on the issue have subsequently confirmed a rupture of the Achilles tendon.
“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. Further updates will be provided at the appropriate time, with Hugo receiving the full support of everyone at LFC.”
Ekitike joined from Eintracht Frankfurt for £69m last summer and has scored 17 goals in all competitions this season.
