Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike sustained a serious injury during the Champions League quarter-final match against Paris Saint-Germain, leading to a ruptured right Achilles tendon. This injury will require surgery and is expected to keep him out for at least nine months, ruling him out for the remainder of the season, the upcoming summer World Cup, and the first half of the 2026/27 season. Liverpool's exit from the Champions League with a 4-0 aggregate defeat has further complicated their season, as they will not face title rivals Arsenal or Manchester City again this season. In light of Ekitike's absence, Liverpool will depend on Cody Gakpo for offensive support, while Alexander Isak has recently returned from his own injury. Ekitike's long recovery means he may miss at least one match against Arsenal in the 2026/27 season.