Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed his concern over Hugo Ekitike's injury, describing it as 'really bad' after the player was stretchered off during the team's Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The injury occurred just before the half-hour mark when Ekitike appeared to suffer a serious lower leg injury, clutching his right ankle area in visible pain.
He was replaced by Mohamed Salah and left the field on a stretcher. 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 further investigated tomorrow. Ekitike has scored 19 goals for Liverpool and France this season and was likely to feature for his country at this summer's World Cup if fit. Ibrahima Konate also expressed his sadness for his teammate, saying it's 'very hard' for him, especially with the World Cup approaching. Despite the setback, Slot took positives from the game, praising the team's progression compared to their previous match and the fans' support.
However, he acknowledged that the team's inability to score from their many chances was a recurring issue throughout the season. Liverpool's attention now turns to ensuring they qualify for next season's Champions League, starting with their derby match against Everton on Sunday.