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French striker Hugo Ekitike (Achilles) out of World Cup

French striker Hugo Ekitike likely will miss this summer's FIFA World Cup after reportedly tearing his Achilles tendon. The Liverpool forward sustained the injury in Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League quarterfinal loss to Paris Saint-Germain.

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Arsenal prepare cut-price offer as Liverpool join hunt for €60m dribbling sensation

Igor Paixao has been linked with a move away from Marseille, and Liverpool are interested in securing his signature. The 25-year-old has impressed with his explosive pace and dribbling ability at the French club.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / April 15

Journalist shares worst possible news for Liverpool fans as season hits rock bottom

Liverpool fans have been hit with the worst possible news as their season continues to spiral, with star forward Hugo Ekitike confirmed to miss up to nine months after suffering a devastating injury during Tuesday night’s Champions League exit to PSG.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / April 15

‘Awful’ – Konate slammed after Liverpool’s PSG defeat

There’s no hiding from criticism after a European exit, and Jermaine Pennant has delivered a particularly brutal verdict on Ibou Konate following our defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

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Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / April 15

Arne Slot sends powerful message over Hillsborough Law delay

There are moments in football where results simply don’t matter, and Arne Slot has shown he understands exactly what Hillsborough disaster means to us with his latest comments.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / April 15

Report: Serie A giants eyeing raid for Liverpool maestro who only joined the Reds last year

According to reports from Italy, one Serie A club are eyeing a potential transfer swoop for a player who only joined Liverpool last summer. On the opening day of the Premier League season, the Reds confirmed the signing of teenage Italian defender Giovanni Leoni from Parma for a reported fee of £26m (The Times).

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / April 15

Journalist: Only two of the players Liverpool signed last summer have ‘justified’ their transfers

James Pearce has claimed that only two of the players who Liverpool signed during a £446m shopping spree last summer have ‘really justified’ the club’s faith thus far.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / April 15

Not Alonso: FSG have been mesmerised by 43y/o coach who’s ‘transformed’ his current club

Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) have reportedly been impressed by a Spanish head coach if they were to dismiss Arne Slot…and it’s not Xabi Alonso.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / April 15

‘Nine months out’ – Liverpool dealt devastating Ekitike injury blow

Liverpool’s Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain already felt like a defining moment in our season, but the aftermath has delivered an even more devastating development involving Hugo Ekitike.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / April 15

PSG president pays heartfelt tribute to 97 Liverpool fans unlawfully killed in Hillsborough disaster

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has paid a heartfelt tribute to the 97 Liverpool fans who were unlawfully killed in the Hillsborough disaster, which occurred 37 years ago today.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / April 15

‘Acts of vandalism’ – Liverpool accused of ‘attitude problem’ after what journalist watched v PSG

In the wake of their Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night, Liverpool have been accused of having an ‘attitude problem’ and committing ‘acts of vandalism’ this season.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / April 15

‘Confirmed by his family’ – Journalist issues update on Ekitike injury from his family

It’s the news every Liverpool and France fan has been absolutely dreading. fter Hugo Ekitike was forced off the pitch in clear agony during that miserable Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, the collective mood around Anfield was incredibly bleak.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / April 15

‘It was awful…’ – Steve Nicol lamented one thing he saw from Liverpool in Anfield loss to PSG

Steve Nicol was pleased with the attitude that Liverpool showed in their defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield on Tuesday but lamented their ‘awful’ decision-making in the final third.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / April 15

Liverpool Champions League revenue makes ticket rise hard to justify

Liverpool’s Champions League campaign may be over after defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, but the financial rewards from Europe tell a very different story about the club’s position off the pitch.

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Liverpool FC News / ESPN / April 15

Why did VAR overturn Liverpool's penalty vs. PSG?

VAR overturned the referee's call of penalty for a foul on Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister by Willian Pacho.

Ryan Gravenberch News / Empire of the Kop / April 15

Pennant says Liverpool player ‘awful’ after PSG defeat

Liverpool’s Champions League exit against Paris Saint-Germain has led to strong reactions, with Ryan Gravenberch among those singled out despite a mixed performance at Anfield.

Arne Slot News / Caught Offside / April 15

Arne Slot outlines audacious transfer plan for Liverpool after UCL elimination

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has delivered a brutal warning to his underperforming squad: expect a massive summer fire sale, and don’t assume your spot is safe just because you’re considered a “good player.” Following a string of nightmare results, the honeymoon period at Anfield is officially dead and buried, and management is ready to clean house.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / April 15