Hugo Ekitike hands Liverpool huge injury blow as striker taken off on stretcher vs PSG

Hugo Ekitike hands Liverpool huge injury blow as striker taken off on stretcher vs PSGLiverpool suffered a major blow during the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final with Paris Saint-Germain with Hugo Ekitike sustaining a bad injuryCommentsSportDaniel Marsh Senior Sports Reporter20:38, 14 Apr 2026Updated 20:48, 14 Apr 2026View ImageHugo Ekitike was injured against PSG(Image: AFP via Getty Images)Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike had to be stretchered off during the first half of their match with Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night.‌The France international, 23, went down with nobody around him just before the half hour mark with what looked like a serious injury. A serious setback would be a major blow for both Liverpool and Ekitike, who is likely to feature at the World Cup for his country.‌Alexander Isak, Liverpool's other big-money striker signing, has been sidelined since December after fracturing his leg and only returned in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against PSG, which was played last week.‌Ekitike was replaced by Mohamed Salah, who could be making his final Liverpool appearance in Europe as he prepares to leave the club this summer.Arne Slot's team headed into the game at Anfield needing to overturn a 2-0 deficit from the first leg, which PSG were unfortunate not to win more handsomely.Article continues belowThere will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story.Follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, X, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.