FIFA World Cup 2026: Ekitike will miss tournament with injury, confirms France boss Deschamps

 

Hugo Ekitike’s Season and Impact at Liverpool

৩৬৬বেট Hugo Ekitike has scored 17 goals in 45 matches in all competitions for Liverpool since arriving at Anfield for a fee of 79 million pounds last summer. Since winning his first France cap in a World Cup qualifier in September last year, the 23-year-old has become a regular in the national team setup, contributing two goals and one assist in eight appearances.

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Serious Injury Rules Him Out of the World Cup

Liverpool and France forward Hugo Ekitike will miss the 2026 World Cup after suffering a serious injury during his club’s Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain. He collapsed in the first half of the 2-0 quarterfinal second-leg defeat, clutching his lower right leg with a suspected ruptured Achilles tendon. France coach Didier Deschamps confirmed that the severity of the injury will prevent him from finishing the season and participating in the World Cup, calling it a major blow for both the player and the national team.

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Liverpool’s Struggles Amid Injury Setbacks

Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted the situation looks serious, though the full extent of the injury remains unclear. Ekitike’s absence adds to a growing list of injuries that have plagued the team throughout the season. Currently sitting fifth in the Premier League and set to finish without silverware, Liverpool has struggled to maintain consistency. Slot noted that while injuries have been frequent, losing a player at this stage of the season is especially difficult.