Hugo Ekitike sends message to Liverpool fans after suffering season-ending injury | OneFootball

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has vowed to draw strength from the club’s supporters as he faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after rupturing his Achilles tendon, an injury that will see him miss this summer’s World Cup.

The 23-year-old described the setback as "unfair" but expressed gratitude for the backing of the Anfield faithful.

Ekitike sustained the season-ending injury during Tuesday’s Champions League defeat by PSG at Anfield, forcing him to be stretchered off the pitch after just 31 minutes.

The severity of the issue was later confirmed by scans, ruling him out for the remainder of the club season and France’s World Cup campaign.

Posting a poignant message on X alongside a picture from the Anfield turf, Ekitike addressed fans directly: "It’s hard, maybe even unfair. But I’m grateful this is happening to me here, among you. I’m not alone.

“Your strength and your love will be my driving force. See you again soon, Anfield."

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Ekitike had to be stretchered off on Tuesday (PA Wire)

Liverpool FC had earlier issued a statement confirming the serious nature of the Achilles injury.

The statement read: “Liverpool FC can confirm Hugo Ekitike has sustained a serious Achilles injury.

“The forward had to be substituted during the first half of Tuesday’s Champions League match against Paris St Germain at Anfield after a slip on the turf.

“Scans on the issue have subsequently confirmed a rupture of the Achilles tendon.

“Ekitike will therefore be sidelined for the remaining weeks of the club season and unable to participate at this summer’s World Cup with France.

“Further updates will be provided at the appropriate time, with Hugo receiving the full support of everyone at LFC.”

The forward had been a key player for the Reds this season, netting 17 goals across all competitions before his unfortunate injury.