Hugo Ekitike Out of World Cup

The loss of Ekitike is a devastating blow for both Liverpool and the French national team.

France manager Didier Deschamps confirmed the severity of the injury, noting that the striker was in the midst of a standout season with 17 goals.

Liverpool must now rely more heavily on Alexander Isak as they navigate the remainder of their campaign.

The injury is a significant setback for the 23-year-old forward, whose career trajectory had been rapidly rising before this nightmare scenario.