Liverpool report: Ekitike set for nine month absence after horror Champions League injury
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Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike is set for a nine-month absence after rupturing his Achilles tendon in a Champions League match against PSG. Ekitike's injury will impact Liverpool's season and next campaign, as well as his potential participation in the World Cup.
Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike is facing a nine-month layoff after suffering a serious injury in the Champions League quarter-final against PSG. Ekitike was stretchered off the pitch after 30 minutes, holding his right ankle in pain. According to a report, he has ruptured his Achilles tendon. The injury will cause Ekitike to miss the remainder of the season, the World Cup, and parts of Liverpool's next campaign. Ekitike has been a key player for Liverpool this season, scoring 17 goals and providing six assists. His absence will significantly impact Liverpool's chances in the Champions League qualification and next season, especially with Mohamed Salah's impending departure.
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