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Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike injured and taken off on a stretcher against PSG
TL;DR
Hugo Ekitike was injured and taken off on a stretcher during Liverpool's Champions League match against PSG after hurting his right ankle. His injury raises concerns for both the upcoming World Cup and Liverpool's Champions League qualification hopes.
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Hugo Ekitike was forced off with an injury in the first half of Liverpool's Champions League quarterfinal against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. The France striker appeared to hurt his right ankle when he slipped in the 27th minute of the second-leg match at Anfield. After receiving medical treatment, it was quickly determined he could not carry on and was taken off the field on a stretcher. He was replaced by Mohamed Salah. The injury will be a concern for France ahead of this year's World Cup and could also be a blow to Liverpool in its bid to secure Champions League qualification. Ekitike has been one of Liverpool's top players this season and has scored 19 goals for club and country. He scored for France in its 2-1 win against Brazil last month. PSG’s Nuno Mendes also went off shortly before halftime for an unspecified issue, but he was able to leave the field unaided. \\\_ AP soccer:
Q&A
What happened to Hugo Ekitike during the match against PSG?
Hugo Ekitike injured his right ankle in the 27th minute and was taken off the field on a stretcher.
How might Hugo Ekitike's injury affect the World Cup and Liverpool's season?
Ekitike's injury is a concern for France ahead of the World Cup and could impact Liverpool's chances of securing Champions League qualification.