Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed concern over Hugo Ekitike's injury, describing it as 'really bad' after the forward was stretchered off during the Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Ekitike, who has scored 19 goals for Liverpool and France this season, was likely to feature for his country at the World Cup if fit. The injury occurred just before the half-hour mark at Anfield, with Ekitike clutching his right ankle area in visible pain before receiving treatment. He was replaced by Mohamed Salah, and Slot suggested the injury was 'not good' amid fears he had suffered an Achilles injury.
Slot added that losing a player is 'something we've had many times this season' and that it's 'very hard for him at this time of the season.' Ibrahima Konate also expressed his sadness for Ekitike, saying it's 'bad' and that he sends his prayers. Despite the setback, Slot took positives from Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final exit, saying the team made 'a lot of progression' compared to the first leg.
Liverpool's attention now turns to ensuring they qualify for next season's Champions League competition as their Premier League campaign resumes with Sunday's derby at Everton.