France boss Deschamps confirms Ekitike to miss World Cup
Liverpool and France forward Hugo Ekitike will miss the 2026 World Cup after suffering a serious injury in his club's Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain..
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France boss Didier Deschamps has confirmed that Liverpool and France forward Hugo Ekitike will miss the 2026 World Cup due to a serious injury.
- Ekitike suffered a suspected ruptured Achilles tendon during Liverpool's Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.
- The injury also ends his season with Liverpool, who have had a difficult season marked by injuries.
- The 23-year-old has scored 17 goals in 45 matches for Liverpool and has two goals in eight caps for France.
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