In a worrying turn of events for Liverpool, forward Hugo Ekitike was stretchered off during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield. The incident occurred about 30 minutes into the match when Ekitike slipped while trying to change direction, immediately clutching his right ankle. This non-contact injury raised fears of an Achilles issue. Mohamed Salah replaced him shortly after, in the 32nd minute. Ekitike has been instrumental for Liverpool this season, netting 17 goals since joining from Eintracht Frankfurt last summer. His recent rise includes earning six caps for the France national team, where he scored his first international goal against Ukraine and also found the net in a friendly against Brazil last month. With the World Cup just two months away, the injury poses a significant risk to his participation in the tournament in North America.