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Ekitike out of World Cup as Liverpool confirm injury blow

Liverpool have confirmed the devastating news that Hugo Ekitike faces nine months on the sidelines after rupturing his Achilles tendon against Paris Saint-Germain. The injury not only ends his club season prematurely but also cruelly rules the forward out of France’s upcoming World Cup campaign.

Ekitike receives encouraging words from Deschamps after WC dream dashed

France national team head coach Didier Deschamps has sent a powerful message to Hugo Ekitike following the announcement of his serious injury. The Liverpool forward, who was enjoying a stellar season in the Premier League, has seen his 2026 World Cup dreams shattered after going down in the Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.

Slot admits Ekitike injury 'doesn't look good' & explains HT Isak sub

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has admitted that the injury suffered by Hugo Ekitike during the Reds' Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain is a significant cause for concern. The French forward's night ended in agony as he was forced off the pitch, casting a dark cloud over an evening that also saw Alexander Isak return to the starting XI for the first time in months.

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Slot's finished but Dembele's back on the Ballon d'Or trail

Paris Saint-Germain knocked Liverpool out of the Champions League for the second consecutive season at Anfield on Tuesday evening. Unsurprisingly, Ousmane Dembele proved decisive once again. Just over a year after scoring the only goal of the second leg of the two teams' last-16 tie, which eventually led to PSG progressing on penalties, the winger returned to Merseyside to score twice in a 2-0 win that earned the defending champions a comprehensive 4-0 win on aggregate.

“It looks really bad”: Ekitike suffers a horror injury

Hugo Ekitike suffered a serious injury during Liverpool FC’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain.

Arne Slot gets it all wrong again as Liverpool lose to PSG

Liverpool's hopes of salvaging a shocking season were washed away on a miserable night on Merseyside on Tuesday evening, as an Ousmane Dembele double earned Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 win at Anfield that saw Luis Enrique's men progress to the semi-finals of the Champions League 4-0 on aggregate. As with the first leg at the Parc des Princes, Arne Slot got his starting line-up all wrong, with the Reds boss sensationally deciding to hand Alexander Isak his first start since recovering from a broken leg earlier this month.

Ekitike stretchered off in worrying scenes for Liverpool

Liverpool’s Champions League ambitions suffered a devastating setback on Tuesday night as Hugo Ekitike was forced off on a stretcher during the first half against Paris Saint-Germain. The French striker, who has become a focal point of Arne Slot’s attack, appeared to sustain a serious injury with nobody around him at Anfield.

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Why did Ekitike struggle at PSG? Luis Enrique explains

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has addressed the difficult spell Hugo Ekitike endured at the French club before his remarkable resurgence. As PSG prepare to host Liverpool in the Champions League quarter-finals, the coach reflected on the forward's impressive development from a struggling youngster into a prolific international star at Anfield ahead of their reunion.

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Cherki forced to apologise for wearing Ekitike's shirt

Manchester City forward Rayan Cherki found himself at the centre of a bizarre controversy during Saturday’s FA Cup victory over Liverpool. The Frenchman was forced to offer a sheepish apology after cameras caught him wearing Hugo Ekitike’s shirt while still sitting on the substitutes' bench following a jersey swap with the Liverpool forward.

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Ekitike revels in Mbappe-Dembele partnership ahead of World Cup

Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike has hailed his first season in England as a "pivotal year" following a standout performance in France’s 2-1 friendly win over Brazil. The 23-year-old, who moved to Anfield from Eintracht Frankfurt last summer, is rapidly cementing his place in Didier Deschamps' plans. As the 2026 World Cup approaches, Ekitike is relishing the freedom of playing alongside world-class talents in the French attack.

Klopp reacts to Salah's Liverpool exit announcement

Jurgen Klopp has reacted to Mohamed Salah’s emotional announcement that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the 2025-26 season. The legendary German coach, who initially brought Salah to Anfield from Roma in 2017, offered a glowing tribute to a player he considers one of the all-time greats.

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Chiesa sent home by Italy as France make Ekitike injury decision

Italy have confirmed Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa has been sent back to the Premier League giants due to injury and will not feature in their vital 2026 World Cup play-offs. However, striker Hugo Ekitike has linked up with the France squad despite being substituted early on during the Reds' 2-1 defeat to Brighton on Saturday.

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Slot delivers Isak injury update after Ekitike blow

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has issued an update on Alexander Isak's fitness after Hugo Ekitike was injured in the club's dismal defeat to Brighton on Saturday. The former Eintracht Frankfurt striker had to be withdrawn within the first 10 minutes after sustaining a dead leg, while Isak has been out since December's clash with Tottenham.

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