Ekitike Injury Update: Slot Expressed Concern After Player Was Stretchered Off

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has expressed his worry about Hugo Ekitike's injury, describing it as 'really bad' after the player was taken off the field on a stretcher during the Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The injury occurred just before the half-hour mark when Ekitike clutched his right ankle area in visible pain. He was later replaced by Mohamed Salah. Slot suggested that the injury was 'not good' and that Ekitike had gone home in the second half. The extent of the injury will be investigated further. Ekitike has scored 19 goals for Liverpool and France this season and was likely to feature for his country at the World Cup if fit. Meanwhile, Slot found positives in Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final exit, praising the players' hard work and the fans' support. The team's attention now turns to ensuring they qualify for next season's Champions League competition.