Key Takeaways:
- Hugo Ekitike was stretchered off last night with a suspected ruptured Achilles tendon during Liverpool’s Champions League elimination against Paris Saint-Germain
- Ousmane Dembele scored twice at Anfield to secure a 2-0 victory for PSG, who advanced to the semi-finals with a 4-0 aggregate win
- Manager Arne Slot admitted the injury “looks really bad” and said he would be surprised if Ekitike features again this season
Champions League Quarter-Final Analysis
Liverpool endured a dispiriting evening at Anfield as their Champions League campaign ended at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain. Ousmane Dembele emerged as the star, netting twice to confirm a 2-0 win on the night and a 4-0 aggregate triumph for the French holders, denying the English side a place in the semi-finals.
🚨🚨 Hugo Ekitike is out for both the rest of the season + the World Cup!
No repture of the Achilles tendon though, all this confirmed by his family.
— Canal + pic.twitter.com/8gGXcolxoM
— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) April 14, 2026
Ekitike Injury Casts a Shadow
The fixture was made even more bleak for Liverpool by the sight of Hugo Ekitike being carried off the pitch after sustaining what appears to be a significant injury to his lower right leg. The forward collapsed whilst clutching the affected area, with initial concerns centring on a suspected ruptured Achilles tendon – an issue that could well rule him out for the remainder of the club season and potentially threaten his World Cup participation with France.
Arne Slot expressed his alarm at the severity of the injury, stating: “It looks really bad, but difficult for me to say how bad,” and noted that further assessment would occur the following day. The Liverpool manager indicated he would be surprised if Ekitike returned before the summer.
Liverpool’s Striking Options and Injury Woes
Slot’s tactical approach for this crucial tie saw Ekitike partnered with Alexander Isak, who made his first appearance in the starting line-up since suffering a broken leg in December. The club’s progress this year has been hampered by frequent injuries, contributing to a challenging campaign that sees them fifth in the Premier League and facing the prospect of a season without any trophies.
Commenting on yet another fitness setback, Slot remarked, “Losing a player is something we have had many times this season, but it is especially hard for him because you never want to be injured, especially at this time of the season… The good thing is Alex is back.”
Match Statistics
| Fixture | Score | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool vs Paris Saint-Germain | 0-2 | 0-4 |
