What happened: France striker Hugo Ekitike has ruptured his Achilles tendon during Paris St-Germain's Champions League match against Liverpool and will miss the rest of the season and the World Cup.
Why it matters:
- Ekitike's injury deprives France of a key forward for the upcoming World Cup.
- Paris St-Germain will lose an important player for their remaining season fixtures.
MNN Take: Achilles ruptures are serious injuries requiring long recovery times, making Ekitike's absence from major competitions unavoidable.
Sources: BBC Sport