H. Ekitike has long been out of the lineup

2026-04-15 15:29 © zumapress

"Liverpool" club and the France national team have lost striker Hugo Ekitike for a long time.

The 23-year-old Frenchman collapsed on the pitch during Tuesday's UEFA Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain and had to leave without assistance.

Once again, after the match, Liverpool's coach Arne Slot stated that the striker's injury looks serious. It seems that the worst predictions have indeed come true.

"L'Equipe" reports that H. Ekitike suffered an Achilles tendon injury, which will keep him sidelined for approximately nine months.

This means that the Frenchman will not only miss the World Cup but also the start of the next season.