Hugo Ekitike releases heartbreaking first statement after Liverpool confirm injury details

Hugo Ekitike has released a statement for the first time since suffering a season-ending injury during the Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain.

On Tuesday night, Liverpool suffered one of their most damaging results of the season as they were knocked out of the Champions League after losing 2-0 to reigning champions PSG at Anfield.

The result means that Liverpool boss Arne Slot will go trophyless in his second season at the club, with a battle to secure top five in the Premier League to come.

However, the worst moment during the match wasn't even the goals themselves as star striker Ekitike was forced off the pitch on a stretcher during the first half.

Following the match reports claimed that Ekitike had ruptured his achilles tendon and was facing up to a year off the pitch, with France manager Didier Deschamps confirming he would not be playing at the World Cup.

Liverpool later confirmed the reports with a statement on the club website, writing: "Scans on the issue have subsequently confirmed a rupture of the Achilles tendon.

“Ekitike will therefore be sidelined for the remaining weeks of the club season and unable to participate at this summer's World Cup with France. Further updates will be provided at the appropriate time, with Hugo receiving the full support of everyone at LFC.”

And now, Ekitike himself has spoken out in a heartbreaking statement released across his social media accounts.

Posting a picture of himself sitting on the Anfield pitch, Ekitike wrote: “It's hard, maybe even unfair. But I'm grateful this is happening to me here, among you. I'm not alone. Your strength and your love will be my driving force. See you again soon, Anfield.”

Hugo Ekitike suffered the injury during the 2-0 loss to PSG. (Image: Getty)

Ekitike has been a key player in what has been a dismal season for Liverpool, scoring 17 goals in and assisting six across 45 appearances during his debut season at Anfield.

With the Frenchman now out for a considerable amount of time, Liverpool will now have to look to fellow new signing Alexander Isak, who has just returned from an ankle injury that included a fibula fracture, as their starting striker for the remainder of the season.

The news could also mean that Liverpool look to bring in several new attackers when the summer transfer window opens in June, with Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon heavily linked.