Trending Now - Isak Urged to Shine for Liverpool Following Ekitike's Injury Setback

WHO:

ESPN - Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike, aged 23.

ESPN - Alexander Isak, a 26-year-old striker for Liverpool.

ESPN - Head coach Arne Slot of Liverpool.

Sportskeeda - Hugo Ekitike shared an emotional message on social media.

WHAT:

ESPN - Ekitike sustained a ruptured Achilles injury during a UEFA Champions League quarterfinal match against Paris Saint-Germain.

ESPN - Ekitike is expected to be sidelined for at least nine months.

ESPN - Isak has played 859 minutes for Liverpool this season and scored three goals, two in the Premier League.

ESPN - Isak started only 11 of Liverpool's 50 games this season.

ESPN - Ekitike's injury will keep him out for the remainder of the 2026 season.

ESPN - Isak was replaced by Cody Gakpo at halftime during the match against PSG after having only five touches in the first half.

ESPN - Isak forced Liverpool's first shot on target against PSG with a header.

WHERE:

ESPN - The injury occurred at the Parc des Princes during a UEFA Champions League match.

ESPN - Liverpool's next match is against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

WHEN:

ESPN - Ekitike's injury occurred on April 11th, 2026.

ESPN - Isak made his Premier League debut for Liverpool against Everton in September 2025.

ESPN - The next match against Everton is scheduled for the weekend following April 16th, 2026.

WHY:

ESPN - Ekitike's injury disrupts Liverpool's current season and future plans, including his hopes of competing in the 2026 World Cup.

ESPN - Isak's performance is critical for Liverpool's UEFA Champions League qualification.

HOW:

ESPN - Isak was included in the starting XI against PSG despite concerns about his fitness, as Slot opted to gamble on his early impact.

(UPDATED April 16, 2026 15:31 UTC)

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike suffered a ruptured Achilles injury during a UEFA Champions League quarterfinal match against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday, and he is expected to be sidelined for at least nine months, effectively ending his season. Meanwhile, Alexander Isak, who has played 859 minutes this season and scored three goals, was replaced by Cody Gakpo at halftime after a lackluster performance against PSG, where he only had five touches in the first half. Liverpool's next match is against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium, and Isak's performance will be crucial for the team's hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League.