Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike Suffers Injury Setback

This Wednesday evening in the Champions League, Liverpool suffered a heavy defeat against PSV (1-4), and Hugo Ekitike was forced to leave the field. The French player was substituted in the 61st minute at Anfield due to back pain that made it difficult for him to continue the match. His absence impacted the Reds’ offensive performance, as they struggled to maintain pressure and create opportunities.

After the match, coach Arne Slot confirmed the severity of the issue to TNT Sports: “From the first five to ten minutes of the first half, Hugo was already feeling too much pain in his back. That’s why he had to come off.” Slot also noted that this discomfort affected the team’s performance, especially in the second half, when Ekitike found it hard to move, similar to the first half.