Hugo Ekitike stretchered off with non-contact injury for Liverpool

Liverpool star Hugo Ekitike was stretchered off with a non-contact injury in Tuesday's Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Paris Saint-Germain.

With around 30 minutes gone at Anfield, Ekitike slipped awkwardly as he was trying to change direction and reach a pass.

The France star went down in obvious discomfort and immediately grabbed his right ankle area, sparking fears of a potential injury to his Achilles.

Mohamed Salah came on in Ekitike's place in the 32nd minute.

Ekitike has been a key figure for Liverpool in his first season with the club, scoring 17 goals across all competitions following a move from Eintracht Frankfurt last summer.

The striker broke through with the France national team last fall, earning his first six caps for Les Bleus and scoring his first international goal against Ukraine in November.

He also appeared in both of France's friendlies last month, scoring in a win against Brazil.

With just two months until the World Cup, Ekitike would appear to be at serious risk of missing the tournament in North America.

With World Cup qualifying now complete, national teams around the globe are turning their attention toward soccer's biggest tournament.

These are 12 incredible players to watch as they represent their countries on the World Cup stage.

Above, Sweden’s Alexander Isak plays for his national team. The forward is set to be one of the key figures for Sweden at the World Cup as he continues his role leading the attack for club and country.

Sweden's forward Viktor Gyokeres, right.

Arda Guler of Turkey, right.

Hakan Calhanoglu of Turkey

Turkey's forward Kenan Yildiz

Patrik Schick of Czechia, top.

Czechia's midfielder Tomas Soucek.

Bosnia-Herzegovina's forward Edin Dzeko, left.

Ermedin Demirovic of Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Iraq's forward Ayman Hussein, left.

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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup

With World Cup qualifying now complete, national teams around the globe are turning their attention toward soccer's biggest tournament.

These are 12 incredible players to watch as they represent their countries on the World Cup stage.

Above, Sweden’s Alexander Isak plays for his national team. The forward is set to be one of the key figures for Sweden at the World Cup as he continues his role leading the attack for club and country.

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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup

With World Cup qualifying now complete, national teams around the globe are turning their attention toward soccer's biggest tournament.

These are 12 incredible players to watch as they represent their countries on the World Cup stage.

Above, Sweden’s Alexander Isak plays for his national team. The forward is set to be one of the key figures for Sweden at the World Cup as he continues his role leading the attack for club and country.

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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup

Sweden's forward Viktor Gyokeres, right.

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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup

Arda Guler of Turkey, right.

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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup

Hakan Calhanoglu of Turkey

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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup

Turkey's forward Kenan Yildiz

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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup

Patrik Schick of Czechia, top.

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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup

Czechia's midfielder Tomas Soucek.

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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup

Bosnia-Herzegovina's forward Edin Dzeko, left.

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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup

Ermedin Demirovic of Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup

Iraq's forward Ayman Hussein, left.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Hugo Ekitike injury: Liverpool star stretchered off vs. PSG