Liverpool's Mo Salah replacement plan thrown into chaos after brutal statement

Liverpool's Mo Salah replacement plan thrown into chaos after brutal statementLiverpool are set to be without star forward Hugo Ekitike for the foreseeable future following his brutal injury against Paris Saint-Germain and the Reds are expected to feel lasting effectsCommentsSportDaniel Orme Sports Writer10:31, 16 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMohamed Salah is set to leave Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool’s summer transfer plans may have been thrown into turmoil by Hugo Ekitike’s injury. The French striker picked up a serious issue in the Reds’ Champions League defeat at the hands of former side Paris Saint-Germain.‌And he looks set to be restricted to the sidelines for a significant period with a suspected Achilles injury. France boss Didier Deschamps has already ruled the Liverpool star out of the World Cup.‌He 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 Liverpool and participating in the World Cup.‌“Hugo is one of the dozen young players who have made their debuts with the national team in recent months. He had perfectly integrated into the group, both on the pitch and off it.READ MORE: Liverpool's worst Hugo Ekitike fears confirmed as devastating injury update releasedREAD MORE: Ousmane Dembele makes Liverpool thoughts clear after decisive PSG victoryFOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook page"This injury is a huge blow for him, of course, but also for the France team. His disappointment is immense. Hugo will regain his top form, I'm convinced of it.‌"But I wanted to express all my support to him, as well as that of the entire staff. We know he'll be fully behind the France team, and we're all thinking of him very strongly."And while Liverpool will feel the impact of Ekitike’s absence on the pitch - the former Eintracht Frankfurt forward having netted 1...