'Looks to be': Daniel Sturridge gives worrying verdict on Hugo Ekitike's 'devastating' injury vs PSG

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Liverpool’s attempt at a comeback against PSG got off to a nightmare start with Hugo Ekitike forced off after just half an hour of play. Ekitike was stretchered off after 30 minutes, and former Liverpool star Daniel Sturridge knows all about what the Frenchman is going through.

We needed so much more… Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images Daniel Sturridge reacts to Hugo Ekitike’s injury vs PSGFrom the moment he went to ground, it was clear that Ekitike would not be able to continue. As a player who dealt with his fair share of injuries during his time at Anfield, Sturridge is uniquely positioned to assess the current Liverpool number nine’s injury.

I feel so sorry for him right now, it’s a big shame.” Photo by Michael Steele/Getty ImagesWhatever chance Liverpool had of turning the tie around, it was dented by Ekitike being forced off. Hugo Ekitike injury the best-case scenarioAs much as the loss of Ekitike will sting, it comes right as Isak returns to action for Liverpool.