Ekitike Stretchered Off in Tears With Suspected Achilles Injury vs PSG

Hugo Ekitike points to achilles before leaving on stretcher at Anfield
 

Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike was stretchered off in tears vs PSG after a suspected Achilles injury, putting his World Cup with France in doubt.

Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike stretchered off against PSG in potential World Cup blow...

Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike was carried off in tears during the first half of Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain after what looked like a serious injury.

The forward pointed to his Achilles as medical staff treated him on the pitch before he was stretchered off at Anfield.

Ekitike was consoled by PSG and Liverpool players as he was stretchered off the pitch after suffering a non-contact leg injury.

That could be the season and the World Cup for Liverpool's breakout star 💔 pic.twitter.com/3N0oTl7raA

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The injury could have major implications beyond Liverpool’s season, with Ekitike set to feature for France at the World Cup in June-July.

Arne Slot says the Reds must wait to see the extent of Hugo Ekitike's injury after the forward was stretchered off against PSG.

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 14, 2026

Ekitike has scored 17 goals in all competitions this season since Liverpool signed him from Eintracht Frankfurt for £69 million in July.