Hugo Ekitike ruled out of World Cup – France boss Didier Deschamps

France boss Didier Deschamps has revealed that Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike will miss this summer’s World Cup after suffering a season-ending injury against Paris St Germain.

The 23-year-old damaged his ankle during the first half of Tuesday night’s 2-0 Champions League quarter-final second-leg defeat by the holders at Anfield, and the full extent of the injury became clear on Wednesday.

In a post on the France national team’s official X account, Deschamps said: “Hugo suffered a serious injury on Tuesday night against PSG.

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