Hugo Ekitike has suffered a devastating Achilles tendon rupture in his right ankle, ruling him out for both Liverpool and France for the remainder of 2026.
- The injury occurred during Liverpool’s Champions League quarterfinal vs PSG, when Ekitike landed awkwardly and had to be stretchered off.
- Reports suggest he will miss 9–12 months, sidelining him for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the first half of next season.
- Ekitike had become a key figure for France, scoring in recent friendlies and featuring in all six World Cup qualifiers.
- Liverpool signed him in 2025 for €95m (£82.6m / $112m) from Eintracht Frankfurt, but his debut season has been plagued by injuries.
- The setback follows Alexander Isak’s broken leg earlier in the campaign, leaving Arne Slot’s side short of attacking options.
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