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Newcastle United are reportedly open to offers for Yoane Wissa in the upcoming transfer window. This is a surprising stance from the Magpies, as the 29-year-old only arrived at St James’ Park last summer in a deal worth £55 million. According to the i Paper, Newcastle are in the market for a specialist striker and […]

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Ekitike was forced off during Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final, second-leg defeat by Paris Saint-Germain on April 14 after slipping on the turf and rupturing his Achilles tendon.

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Liverpool will need their Egyptian King to carry them one last time after Hugo Ekitike's Achilles tendon rupture

⚽ Fixtures | Latest tables | Premier League top scorers ⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look out for | Mail Taha Liverpool boss Arne Slot has been speaking ahead of Sunday’s Merseyside derby. Here he is on Hugo Ekitike’s Achilles tendon injury which has ruled the Frenchman out for the rest of the season and this summer’s World Cup. He hasn’t been operated on yet. Devastating for him coming to a new club having so much impact straight away. Playing against your former club in the Champions League quarter-final with so much to come for him in the summer. My first thoughts are with him being out for such a long time, missing out on so many special moments. But it is not the first and not the last player who experienced something like this at the start of their career, and there are so many examples of players coming back even stronger.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has described Hugo Ekitike's Achilles injury as "devastating" but has backed the striker to "come back even stronger".

Arne Slot has described Hugo Ekitike’s Achilles injury as a “devastating” blow, though the Liverpool boss is certain the forward will eventually return better than ever. Ekitike will miss the rest of the season, as well as France’s World Cup campaign, after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon. He sustained the injury in the first half […] The post Liverpool boss Slot says Achilles injury a ´devastating´ blow for Ekitike appeared first on Soccer News.

Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon is reportedly attracting serious interest from Bayern Munich, with the German champions adding the England international to their shortlist of attacking targets. According to German journalist Christian Falk, Bayern’s recruitment team view Gordon as a highly versatile option capable of strengthening multiple areas of their forward line. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL […] The post Confirmed: Bayern Munich hold genuine interest in £80m Arsenal and Liverpool target appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Liverpool now look "smart" for signing two centre-forwards this summer, according to Arne Slot, who has backed Hugo Ekitike to come back stronger than ever after his "devastating" injury.

Arne Slot has backed Hugo Ekitike to return a stronger player after the "devastating" Achilles injury that has ruled him out long term.

Manchester United’s midfield has been crying out for a massive structural reset for quite some time now. With the legendary Casemiro officially confirming he will be packing his bags when his contract expires at the end of June, the desperate search for his long-term successor has started. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE […] The post Man United join Premier League rivals Arsenal in race for in-demand Brazilian appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has made the big claim that he feels Hugo Ekitike can come back even stronger after the “devastating” news of his serious injury this week. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY The France international has started well at […] The post Arne Slot makes big claim about Hugo Ekitike after “devastating” injury for Liverpool star appeared first on CaughtOffside.

The striker ruptured his right Achilles tendon during Tuesday’s Champions League loss to Paris St Germain.

Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike will come back stronger after 'devastating' injury - Arne Slot espn.in

Squad fitness issues shape Liverpool performance outlook Arne Slot offered a broader injury update beyond Hugo Ekitike, one that underlines the delicate balance Liverpool must strike between performance and availability heading into Everton. While Ekitike’s absence dominates the narrative, the Dutch coach made clear he is managing a forward line still short of full sharpness. […] The post Slot: “Being tired has no influence on the derby” appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Liverpool splashed up to £204m on Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak, but after the French forward’s season-ending injury, Slot hopes the Swedish international’s return can prove timely in the battle to finish inside the top five

Liverpool to be without Ekitike for the remainder of the season as Slot delivers update on Isak

Arne Slot has spoken about Hugo Ekitike's injury blow with the Liverpool forward set to be out until at least 2027 after rupturing his Achilles tendon

Ekitike Injury Devastation After PSG Clash Leaves World Cup Dream in Doubt Ekitike injury blow confirmed after PSG encounter There are moments in football that feel brutally unfair, and Hugo Ekitike’s latest injury sits firmly in that category. Sustained during a Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain, the forward now faces a projected nine-month absence […] The post Slot believes heartbroken star will “come back stronger” appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Ekitike injury update delivers major setback Liverpool’s season has been dealt a significant blow following confirmation that Hugo Ekitike has suffered a serious Achilles injury, ruling him out for the remainder of the campaign. The French forward, who had been growing into a key attacking option, now faces a lengthy rehabilitation process after scans revealed […] The post Hugo Ekitike sends heartfelt message to Liverpool fans after devastating injury blow appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Jean-Philippe Mateta is once again proving his value on the pitch for Crystal Palace, but questions about his long-term future at Selhurst Park are refusing to go away. The French striker has returned to scoring form after a difficult few months, yet uncertainty surrounding his contract and a collapsed transfer earlier this year means his […] The post Crystal Palace star’s long term future remains uncertain despite goal scoring return appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Ever since his blockbuster switch to Newcastle United, the electric winger Anthony Gordon has repeatedly been linked with a move to Anfield. According to a prominent inside source on X, Gordon has definitively told his representatives to “make the move happen” to Liverpool. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES […] The post Attacker pushes to join boyhood club Liverpool despite interest from Arsenal appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike faces lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering ruptured Achilles during Champions League quarter-final defeat to PSG

Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike ruptures Achilles, to miss World Cup espn.in

Liverpool need to improve their frontline this summer following Hugo Ekitike's long-term injury.

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike (23) has been ruled out for the rest of the season and will miss this summer’s World Cup after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon during Tuesday’s…

It may sound counterintuitive, but Mikel Arteta might, before what is arguably the biggest Arsenal match in 20 years, need to adopt some things from a team that just lost 4-0 to our opponents. There’s often a tactical tweak or a surprise selection when Pep Guardiola heads into a big game. Last month’s League Cup […] The post Tactics Column: Lessons for Arsenal against Man City’s 4-2-4 appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

Hugo Ekitike described his Achilles tendon rupture as “unfair” after the Liverpool and France forward saw his World Cup dream dashed. The France Football Federation confirmed on Wednesday that Ekitike would miss this summer’s tournament in North America, after sustaining a serious injury in Tuesday’s 2-0 Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Ekitike looked distraught […] The post Ekitike rues ´unfair´ Achilles injury after World Cup dream dashed appeared first on Soccer News.

Liverpool Transfer Plans Shift After Ekitike Blow Liverpool’s summer planning has taken a sharp and unexpected turn, with fresh developments emerging after the devastating injury to Hugo Ekitike. As first reported by Graeme Bailey for TeamTalk, the club now faces a major rethink in how they approach the transfer window. Ekitike, described as “one of […] The post Five forwards on Liverpool’s radar ahead of summer transfer window – Report appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike will miss the rest of the season and the World Cup after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon in the Champions League

Manchester United’s loaned-out forward Marcus Rashford is reportedly open to a surprise return to Old Trafford this summer. The England international is currently on loan at Barcelona for the season, but it remains to be seen his move there will be made permanent. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES […] The post Surprise player open to Manchester United return this summer appeared first on CaughtOffside.

For the first time in 131 years, the Merseyside Derby will not be contested at...

According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool have shortlisted West Ham United attacker Jarrod Bowen as one of the options ahead of the transfer window. With Mohamed Salah leaving the club at the end of the season and Hugo Ekitike suffering a long term injury that is expected to keep him out of action for this year, the […] The post Liverpool target attacker from London club as they deal with Salah and Ekitike headache appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Bernardo Silva’s summer exit from Manchester City has been officially confirmed today, with the club releasing a statement on their official site. We reported earlier this month that Silva had informed Man City of his decision to leave, with Juventus, Napoli, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid among the Portugal international’s suitors. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP […] The post Confirmed: Bernardo Silva leaving Manchester City – here’s what could happen next appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has sent a strong message ahead of the huge Premier League clash away to Manchester City this weekend. The Gunners have not been at their best in recent matches, including a 2-0 defeat to Man City in the Carabao Cup final, but now have the opportunity to make a major statement […] The post “Bring it on” – Declan Rice makes strong statement ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Manchester City appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Liverpool and Newcastle United are reportedly keeping a close watch on Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga, with the young attacker quickly gaining attention as one of the most exciting emerging talents in English football. According to Football Insider, both Premier League clubs have shown strong interest in the Leicester prospect, with reports suggesting that scouts […] The post Liverpool face Newcastle competition for wonderkid as transfer battle looms appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike: Achilles injury is 'hard, maybe unfair' espn.in

Hugo Ekitike could be out for the remainder of 2026 as Liverpool confirmed the forward has sustained a serious Achilles injury. Ekitike had to be taken off on a stretcher during the first half of Liverpool’s Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Arne Slot conceded after the match that the injury looked to be a […] The post Liverpool confirm Ekitike´s Achilles injury appeared first on Soccer News.

Arsenal have a problem in attack right now, even if they are just about scraping through most games, and that’s surely something Mikel Arteta will look to address this summer. It’s become increasingly clear in recent months that the Gunners can no longer rely on the likes of Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka in the […] The post Swap deal: Arsenal given perfect opportunity to beat rivals to £80m transfer appeared first on CaughtOffside.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Champions League, the Europa League and the international game. Bayern Munich edge a seven-goal thriller to knock out Real Madrid and book their Champions League semi-final spot. Goals galore at the Allianz Arena, with Arda Güler, Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane and more all making headlines. Harry Kane celebrates a milestone season and looks ahead to his first-ever Champions League semi-final. Late drama as Eduardo Camavinga sees red before Bayern seal it in stoppage time. Arsenal grind out a scoreless draw with Sporting to reach back-to-back Champions League semi-finals. Mikel Arteta praises Arsenal’s mentality and hits back at criticism of their season. Debate on Off The Ball Breakfast about whether the Premier League faces an “existential crisis”. Liverpool suffer a major blow as Hugo Ekitike ruptures his Achilles and misses the World Cup. Discussion around Mohamed Salah’s form and whether physical decline is a factor. Europa League quarter-final build-up with Aston Villa holding a strong lead over Bologna. Nottingham Forest boosted by Chris Wood’s return ahead of their clash with Porto. Conference League focus as Crystal Palace aim to finish the job against Fiorentina. Irish interest across Europe, with Troy Parrott, Andrew Omobamidele and others chasing comebacks. And how does it feel to be Irish? Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Just when you thought the Liverpool’s Champions League quarter-final exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain couldn’t get any more painful, the club has been hit with absolutely devastating news. Hugo Ekitike is officially set for a massive nine-month spell on the sidelines after suffering a catastrophic injury during Tuesday night’s second-leg defeat at Anfield. […] The post Liverpool confirm Hugo Ekitike update that fans were hoping to avoid appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Nightmare scenario for striker could see him not play again in 2026