Ekitike injury scare for Liverpool as PSG clash leaves striker stretchered off
Ekitike injury scare for Liverpool as PSG clash leaves striker stretchered off
Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike faces a World Cup doubt after an Achilles scare against PSG, as Slot calls the injury 'really bad' and teams await a medical update.
Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike was stretchered off during the Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain after what reports described as an Achilles issue.
The French forward started alongside Alexander Isak on his return from injury, and his night was cut short within about 30 minutes as he left the pitch on a stretcher. Slot described the injury as 'really bad' while Liverpool begin immediate assessments.
The setback is a blow to Liverpool's hopes of a late comeback in the tie, with PSG taking control and questions lingering about Ekitike's availability for the World Cup. Medical evaluations will determine the next steps, and fans and pundits are waiting for a formal update on his condition.
Liverpool's performance gaps were underlined by the incident, but the focus remains on Ekitike's health as officials confirm the extent of the injury.
