Fears Ekitike out for at least six months with suspected Achilles injury

Q: What is the expected recovery time for Hugo Ekitike's Achilles injury?

Hugo Ekitike is expected to be out for at least six months, with the possibility of a worst-case scenario extending to nine months.

Q: When did Hugo Ekitike sustain his injury?

Hugo Ekitike sustained his injury after 31 minutes during a match at Anfield, which resulted in a 2-0 loss for Liverpool.

Q: What will determine the timeline for Ekitike's recovery?

The timeline for Ekitike's recovery will be determined after scans are conducted to assess the full extent of his Achilles injury.

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has suffered a suspected Achilles injury and there are fears he could be out for at least six months.

Sky Sports News understands the player is set for scans to determine the full extent of the injury, which is not yet known.

The worst-case scenario is an absence as long as nine months - but it will take more analysis to determine a timeline for his recovery.

Ekitike came off with a serious leg problem after 31 minutes of the 2-0 loss at Anfield - which confirmed a 4-0 aggregate quarter-final defeat to the reigning European champions.

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Ekitike picked up the injury just as Alexander Isak returned from his serious leg injury, with the British record transfer making his first start since fracturing his ankle in December.

Liverpool did not comment when contacted by Sky Sports News.

More to follow.