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Arne Slot on Hugo Ekitike Injury and Liverpool's Champions League Defeat

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Adam Moha

15 Apr 2026 1 Min

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot expresses concern over Hugo Ekitike's injury in Champions League defeat to PSG.

Arne Slot on Hugo Ekitike Injury and Liverpool's Champions League Defeat
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Arne Slot admits Hugo Ekitike injury 'doesn't look good' & explains subbing Alexander Isak at half-time in Liverpool's Champions League defeat to PSG

Liverpool Manager's Concerns Over Ekitike's Injury

Liverpool manager **Arne Slot** has admitted that the injury suffered by **Hugo Ekitike** during the Reds' Champions League exit to **Paris Saint-Germain** is a significant cause for concern. The French forward's night ended in agony as he was forced off the pitch, casting a dark cloud over an evening that also saw **Alexander Isak** return to the starting XI for the first time in months.

Ekitike's Injury and Isak's Substitution

The night took a devastating turn for **Liverpool** when **Ekitike** went down without contact while sprinting. The striker, who arrived from **Eintracht Frankfurt** for **€95 million** last summer, received lengthy treatment on the pitch before being carried off.

  • **Hugo Ekitike** suffered an injury during the Champions League match against **PSG**.
  • The injury occurred without contact while **Ekitike** was sprinting.
  • **Alexander Isak** was substituted at half-time.
"The injury doesn't look good," - **Arne Slot** on **Hugo Ekitike**'s condition.

Impact on Liverpool's Performance

**Arne Slot** also explained the decision to substitute **Alexander Isak** at half-time, highlighting the significance of the changes made during the match.

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