Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed concern over Hugo Ekitike's injury, describing it as 'really bad' after the forward was stretchered off during the team's Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The injury occurred just before the half-hour mark at Anfield, with Ekitike clutching his right ankle area in visible pain. He was replaced by Mohamed Salah and left the field on a stretcher. Speaking to Amazon Prime, Slot stated that Ekitike's injury 'didn't look good' and that the player had gone home in the second half.
The extent of the injury will be investigated further tomorrow. 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. Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final exit came after a 2-0 second-leg loss to PSG, with Ousmane Dembele's second-half brace sealing the win. Despite the defeat, Slot took positives from the game, citing the team's improved performance compared to the first leg and the support of the fans.
The team's attention now turns to ensuring they qualify for next season's Champions League, starting with Sunday's derby against Everton.