Hugo Ekitike sends message to Liverpool fans after suffering season-ending injury

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has suffered a serious Achilles injury (Gareth Fuller/PA) (PA Wire)

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has vowed to draw strength from the club’s supporters as he faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after rupturing his Achilles tendon, an injury that will see him miss this summer’s World Cup.

The 23-year-old described the setback as "unfair" but expressed gratitude for the backing of the Anfield faithful.

Ekitike sustained the season-ending injury during Tuesday’s Champions League defeat by PSG at Anfield, forcing him to be stretchered off the pitch after just 31 minutes.

The severity of the issue was later confirmed by scans, ruling him out for the remainder of the club season and France’s World Cup campaign.

Posting a poignant message on X alongside a picture from the Anfield turf, Ekitike addressed fans directly: "It’s hard, maybe even unfair. But I’m grateful this is happening to me here, among you. I’m not alone.

“Your strength and your love will be my driving force. See you again soon, Anfield."

Ekitike had to be stretchered off on Tuesday (PA Wire)