Hugo Ekitike

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.

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

Liverpool have confirmed that striker Hugo Ekitike has sustained a "serious" Achilles injury and will miss the rest of the season and the World Cup with France.

Liverpool have confirmed Hugo Ekitike has sustained a serious Achilles injury and will miss this summer's World Cup with France.

The 23-year-old was injured during the first half of Tuesday night’s 2-0 Champions League quarter-final second-leg defeat by Paris St Germain.

Hugo Ekitike suffered an injury off the ball during Liverpool's 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in midweek, and their worst fears have been realised following a scan