Summary
Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike suffered an ankle injury during a Champions League match against Paris St-Germain, causing concern for his health. Liverpool’s manager, Arne Slot, said the injury looked serious, but the full extent is unknown.
Key Facts
- Hugo Ekitike was injured 30 minutes into the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Paris St-Germain.
- He was taken off the pitch on a stretcher while holding his ankle and in visible pain.
- Liverpool lost the match 2-0 and 4-0 on aggregate.
- Manager Arne Slot said the injury looked bad but he had not yet talked to Ekitike.
- This is Ekitike’s first season at Liverpool, with 17 goals in 45 games so far.
- The injury could affect Ekitike’s chance to play for France in the upcoming World Cup in North America.
- Teammate Ibrahima Konate called the injury "very hard" for Ekitike given the World Cup coming soon.
- Ekitike was playing alongside Alexander Isak, who had just returned from a broken leg injury.
