Hugo Ekitike supported by former team as Liverpool star's injury pain clear

Hugo Ekitike supported by former team as Liverpool star's injury pain clearHugo Ekitike has been supported by his former club after rupturing his Achilles during Liverpool's Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on TuesdayCommentsSportBruna Reis Senior Sports Journalist and Kieran King Senior Sports Writer09:54, 16 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesLiverpool striker Hugo Ekitike suffered a serious Achilles injury against PSG on Tuesday(Image: Getty Images)Reims have sent their former academy graduate Hugo Ekitike a touching message after the serious injury sustained during Liverpool's Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain. The 23-year-old was stretchered from the pitch with a suspected Achilles problem, and now faces an extended period out of action.‌French publications Le Parisien and L'Equipe both report that the forward has suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in his right leg, an injury that could sideline him for as long as nine months.‌Taking to Instagram, the club's official account wrote: "Launched at full speed towards the World Cup, only one injury could cut your momentum... You'll come back stronger Hugo, get well soon."‌READ MORE: Ousmane Dembele makes Liverpool thoughts clear after decisive PSG victoryREAD MORE: Arne Slot drops Liverpool's transfer plans after Champions League exit - 'We are losing'Ekitike progressed through Reims' youth system, spending ten years there before making his first-team breakthrough at 18. He went on to net 11 times in 28 outings before moving to PSG on loan, with a buy option reportedly worth €35 million (£30m).While Liverpool have yet to officially confirm the severity of his injury, France manager Didier Deschamps has confirmed he will miss this summer's World Cup.‌In a statement, Deschamps said: "Hugo suffered a serious injury on Tuesday evening against PSG. The severity of his injury will unfortunately prevent him from finishing the season with Live...