French media are adamant about Ekitike injury: no World Cup and months-long absence
French media are very concerned about Hugo Ekitike injury after he went off on Tuesday evening with what appeared to be a serious injury during Liverpool lost Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain. In France, there are fears that the striker has torn his Achilles tendon, which would rule him out of the World Cup and keep him sidelined for the rest of the calendar year.
Brighton cannot persuade Van Hecke
Jan Paul van Hecke, 25, seems to be in his final weeks at Brighton & Hove. The defender is enjoying an excellent season, which he hopes to cash in on this coming summer. With a World Cup appearance for the Netherlands, but also with a transfer.
Carrick blasts referee after red card
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick slammed the referees decision to send off Lisandro Martinez during the 2 to 1 defeat to Leeds at Old Trafford.