Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike will miss the remainder of the season and the World Cup after suffering a serious Achilles tendon rupture. The 23-year-old picked up the injury during the Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain and is expected to be out for at least six months. Ekitike's absence is a significant blow to Liverpool's hopes of securing a Champions League spot, as they currently sit fifth in the Premier League.
France head coach Didier Deschamps expressed his support for the young striker, stating that Ekitike had fully integrated into the national team and his disappointment is immense. Liverpool's season has been marred by injuries, with Ekitike's setback being the latest in a long list of absences. The club will now have to rely on other players to fill the void left by Ekitike's injury, as they aim to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League.