dailyloe.com – Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike was forced off with an injury in the first half of a Champions League quarterfinal against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. The France international appeared to hurt his right ankle after slipping in the 27th minute of the second-leg match at Anfield. Medical treatment determined he could not continue and he was taken off on a stretcher. He was replaced by Mohamed Salah.
Salah had again started the game on the bench for manager Arne Slot’s side. This mirrored his role in the first leg played last week. Ekitike’s injury is a concern for France ahead of this year’s World Cup. It could also impact Liverpool’s bid to secure Champions League qualification.
Ekitike has been one of Liverpool’s top performers this season. He has scored 19 goals for both his club and his country. He scored for France in its 2-1 win against Brazil last month. PSG’s Nuno Mendes also left the pitch shortly before halftime.
Mendes departed for an unspecified reason. The match occurred at Anfield in Liverpool, England. The event was a UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg. The date was April 14, 2026.[]
Source: ESPN
