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Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike ruled out of World Cup for France with leg injury
TL;DR
Hugo Ekitike has been ruled out of the World Cup for France due to a leg injury sustained during Liverpool's Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. The injury, suspected to be an Achilles tendon issue, occurred in the 27th minute of the game.
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Hugo Ekitike was ruled out of the World Cup for France after sustaining a leg injury in Liverpool’s Champions League quarterfinal loss to Paris Saint-Germain, France coach Didier Deschamps confirmed Wednesday. The France forward's suspected Achilles tendon injury occurred in the 27th minute of Tuesday's second-leg match at Anfield. He was taken off the field on a stretcher. 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. Liverpool coach Arne Slot initially said after the 2-0 defeat, which sealed a 4-0 aggregate victory for PSG that “It looks really bad." \\\_ AP soccer:
Q&A
What type of injury did Hugo Ekitike sustain during the Champions League match?
Hugo Ekitike sustained a suspected Achilles tendon injury during the Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain.
How many goals has Hugo Ekitike scored for Liverpool and France this season?
Hugo Ekitike has scored 19 goals for both Liverpool and the French national team this season.
