Jarrad Branthwaite in tears after devastating injury blow during Liverpool clash

Jarrad Branthwaite in tears after devastating injury blow during Liverpool clashThe defender was emotional as he was taken off on a stretcher during the Merseyside Derby.CommentsSportAmie Wilson Sports writer 15:54, 19 Apr 2026Updated 16:12, 19 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesJarred Branthwaite in tears as he leaves the pitch (Image: Sky Sports )Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite was in tears as he was stretchered off the pitch during the Premier League clash against Liverpool. The centre-back appeared to suffer a hamstring injury in the closing stages of the match.‌At the time, the score was locked at 1-1. Mohamed Salah gave Liverpool the lead in the first half, just minutes after Iliman Ndiaye had a goal ruled out for an offside in the build-up.‌Everton hit back through Beto in the second half. His goal resulted in an injury to Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvilli, with him being stretched off the pitch and replaced by Freddie Woodman.‌READ MORE: Liverpool suffer huge injury blow as Giorgi Mamardashvili taken off on stretcherREAD MORE: Man Utd star gives insight into Bruno Fernandes' next move - 'That’s what he’s thinking'JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook pageBrathwaite appeared to pick up the injury when trying to shield the ball in the Everton penalty area. He initially tried to continue, but went down clutching his hamstring.As medics attended to him, the defender looked emotional, indicating that he believed it could be a season-ending injury.‌It could also impact the centre-back's hopes of making a late push for Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad.The 23-year-old only made his return from a long-term hamstring injury back in January, with his first appearance of the season coming in early 2026.View 2 ImagesEverton defender Jarred Branthwaite was visibly upset after his injury before he was stretchered off the pitch(Image: Premier League)‌He has since made 10 Premier League appearances...