France boss issues damning statement on Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike's injury

• 

• Liverpool FC News
• Features
• Hugo Ekitike

Hugo Ekitike will miss the World Cup and may not return to competitive action until 2027 after suffering a serious injury during Liverpool's loss to Paris Saint-Germain

Hugo Ekitike will miss the World Cup(Image: 2026 Xavier Laine)

Didier Deschamps has confirmed that Hugo Ekitike will miss the World Cup due to the injury he sustained during Liverpool's loss to Paris Saint-Germain.

It was already widely assumed that Ekitike would miss the tournament, but Deschamps' comments provide official confirmation.

"Hugo suffered a serious injury on Tuesday evening against PSG," Deschamps said. "The severity of his injury will unfortunately prevent him from finishing the season with Liverpool and participating in the World Cup.

" Hugo is one of the dozen young players who have made their debuts with the national team in recent months. He had perfectly integrated into the group, both on the pitch and off it.

"This injury is a huge blow for him, of course, but also for the France team. His disappointment is immense. Hugo will regain his top form, I'm convinced of it.

"But I wanted to express all my support to him, as well as that of the entire staff. We know he'll be fully behind the France team, and we're all thinking of him very strongly."