Alexander Isak delivers message of support to Hugo Ekitike
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The Swede will understand more than most about what it takes to come back from a serious injury. Image Credits: Imago ImagesAlexander Isak has offered his full support to Hugo Ekitike.The 23-year-old suffered a serious Achilles injury in Liverpool’s Champions League quarter-final to PSG on Tuesday and is facing up to nine months on the sidelines.Hugo Ekitike joined Liverpool last summer for a total package of £79million.Following the signing of Alexander Isak within the same summer, many viewed Hugo Ekitike as attacking depth rather than Liverpool’s star man but the French striker has gone on to score 17 goals in 45 appearances for the Reds in his debut campaign and looked primed to appear in his first ever World Cup this summer.Unfortunately for him, he will now miss the World Cup and sit out the rest of 2027 following his injury against PSG.Reflecting on what’s ahead of him, Ekitike posted to his Instagram following the injury, saying:“It’s hard, maybe even unfair… but I’m grateful this is happening to me here, among you.
See you again soon, Anfield.”Hugo Ekitike’s rise to such importance for Liverpool this season was somewhat aided by Alexander Isak suffering a serious injury himself back in December.Liverpool’s most expensive signing in history failed to hit the ground running on Merseyside following a heavily disrupted pre-season.Once he began to find his feet, disaster struck as the striker broke his leg in Liverpool’s win against Tottenham Hotspur.Alexander Isak was out injured for 106 days, resulting in him missing 22 games for Liverpool in 2025/26 as the dream start to life at Anfield that he envisioned failed to materialise.He returned to action for Liverpool in April and will be looking to push on next season.He has belief that he is getting back to showing the form that he did at Newcastle United which saw him become one of the best strikers in the world.In a recent interview with Liverpoolfc.com he said:“I mean it’s never easy being out for a long time. But I feel like I’m getting there and hopefully we can get the results as well.”The Swede then went on to offer his full support to Hugo Ekitike and revealed how the squad is ‘gutted’ about the injury the Frenchman has suffered.“Obviously we’re all gutted for that injury.
It’s very unfortunate for him and for the team as well. We’re all behind him, supporting him.”A player who knows all to well about the mental resilience and commitment that it takes to come back from a long-term injury.Everyone connected with the club will be hoping that Hugo Ekitike emerges from his rehabiliation process stronger than ever. alexander isak Hugo Ekitike