Hugo Ekitike was forced off with a suspected Achilles injury during Liverpool’s 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain within the Champions League on Tuesday night.
The French striker began alongside Alexander Isak for the second leg of Liverpool’s quarter-final tie against the Champions League holders.
Within the twenty ninth minute, Ekitike went down unchallenged after landing awkwardly moments earlier and immediately looked in pain as he was surrounded by each sets of players who looked concerned.
Ekitike may very well be seen clutching the Achilles on his right foot before medical staff helped him off the pitch on a stretcher.
The 23-year-old was clearly upset before leaving the pitch and he could now potentially miss Liverpool’s remaining six Premier League fixtures this season.
Ekitike can be pushing for a spot in France’s World Cup squad with their campaign attributable to begin against Senegal on June 16.
When asked about Ekitike’s injury after his side’s loss, Arne Slot said: ‘Not too good, I feel we could all see that.
‘Let’s wait and see what it’ll be. Within the second half he went home so I haven’t seen him.’
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate said: ‘I’m very sad for him. To be fair, I feel it’s bad,’
‘I don’t need to discuss that, with a World Cup coming it’s very, very hard for him in the meanwhile. I send him my prayers.’
Liverpool went on to lose 2-0 as two second-half goals from Ousmane Dembele sealed the win for PSG.
Luis Enrique’s side will now play either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich within the Champions League semi-final.
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