The big-money striker is expected to be sidelined until 2027 with an Achilles injury.

According to a report from L’equipe, Ekitike has ruptured his Achilles tendon with an estimated nine-month lay-off necessary for his recovery. Not only will the Anfield favourite miss the remainder of the season, but he will also be absent from this summer’s World Cup and large parts of Liverpool’s next campaign.

France forward Hugo Ekitike is expected to miss the World Cup after suffering a suspected Achilles injury during Liverpool's Champions League defeat by Paris St-Germain.

An improved performance against the European champions should not disguise how far Liverpool have fallen behind their rivals

Liverpool are reportedly accelerating a move to complete a sensational deal. Hugo Ekitike picked up a really nasty achilles injury against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night, and everyone at the