Hugo Ekitike injury update after Liverpool striker is stretchered off vs PSG

Hugo Ekitike suffered a suspected Achilles injury in Liverpool’s 2-0 defeat to PSG (EPA)

Hugo Ekitike was forced off with a suspected Achilles injury during Liverpool ’s 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday night.

The French striker started alongside Alexander Isak for the second leg of Liverpool’s quarter-final tie against the Champions League holders.

In the 29th minute, Ekitike went down unchallenged after landing awkwardly moments earlier and immediately looked in pain as he was surrounded by both sets of players who looked concerned.

Ekitike could be seen clutching the Achilles on his right foot before medical staff helped him off the pitch on a stretcher.

The 23-year-old was clearly upset before leaving the pitch and he could now potentially miss Liverpool’s remaining six Premier League fixtures this season.

Ekitike is also pushing for a place in France’s World Cup squad with their campaign due to begin against Senegal on June 16.

Hugo Ekitike immediately looked in pain after going down unchallenged (AP)

When asked about Ekitike’s injury after his side’s loss, Arne Slot said: ‘Not too good, I think we could all see that.

‘Let’s wait and see what it will be. In the second half he went home so I haven’t seen him.’

Hugo Ekitike left the pitch on a stretcher (PA)

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate said: ‘I’m very sad for him. To be fair, I think it’s bad,’

‘I don’t want to talk about that, with a World Cup coming it’s very, very hard for him at the moment. I send him my prayers.’

Liverpool went on to lose 2-0 as two second-half goals from Ousmane Dembele sealed the win for PSG.

Luis Enrique’s side will now play either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final.