Hugo Ekitike 'faces nine months out' as Liverpool star's World Cup dream dashed

Hugo Ekitike 'faces nine months out' as Liverpool star's World Cup dream dashedLiverpool striker Hugo Ekitike looks likely to miss the rest of the season and the upcoming World Cup with the injury he sustained against PSG in the Champions LeagueCommentsSportDaniel Marsh Senior Sports Reporter10:54, 15 Apr 2026Updated 10:55, 15 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesA medical expert fears Hugo Ekitike has ruptured his Achilles tendon(Image: Getty Images)Hugo Ekitike could face a nine month lay-off following the injury he sustained against Paris Saint-Germain, with a medical expert saying there is "a 90 per cent chance" the Liverpool striker has ruptured his Achilles tendon.‌The 23-year-old went down unchallenged after appearing to slip on the greasy surface at Anfield during the Reds' Champions League quarter-final second leg against PSG, which the reigning French and European champions won 4-0 on aggregate.‌Ekitike was unable to get back to his feet despite attempting to do so with the aid of PSG defender Marquinhos and was eventually stretchered off by medical personnel.‌Fears that the France striker is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines are growing in what would be a major blow for both club and player, with Ekitike now highly likely to miss the World Cup.READ MORE: Liverpool target Andy Robertson replacement as club legend closes in on next moveREAD MORE: Wayne Rooney points finger at Liverpool 'leaders' over no show after PSG lossIn an interview with French outlet L'Equipe, Dr. Nicolas Baudrier has been speaking about the injury Ekitike suffered. And based on images of the issue, he believes Ekitike has ruptured his Achilles and that his chances of going to the World Cup with France "are over"."If it's indeed what we suspect, namely an Achilles tendon injury, it doesn't happen during contact with an opponent. It's either a change of direction or during a jump," he explained.‌"The player des...