French midfielder Ekitike ruled out of World Cup due to injury

Liverpool Striker Hugo Ekitike Suffers Achilles Tendon Rupture

French international footballer Hugo Ekitike suffered a significant injury during Liverpool’s Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night. According to reports, Ekitike ruptured his Achilles tendon and was stretchered off the field.

Ekitike, 23, had joined Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt in July for a transfer fee of £69 million ($93.58m). He has since scored 17 goals in all competitions this season. The injury occurred during the second leg of the quarterfinal match at Anfield, where Liverpool lost 2-0 and ultimately exited the competition with a 4-0 aggregate defeat.

The French Football Federation (FFF) was unavailable for comment on Ekitike’s condition. The FIFA World Cup 2026 is scheduled to take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11-July 19. Ekitike had scored two goals for France in their last four games, including a goal against Brazil in a friendly match.

Ekitike will be required to undergo medical treatment to address his injury. The extent of his recovery is currently unknown.

Source: Al Jazeera