April 15 (Reuters) - France striker Hugo ⁠Ekitike will miss the World Cup, manager Didier Deschamps said on ⁠Wednesday, after he reportedly ruptured his Achilles tendon during Liverpool's Champions ‌League defeat by Paris St Germain.

Ekitike was in tears when carried off the pitch on a stretcher at Anfield in the first half of Liverpool's 2-0 second leg defeat.

"Hugo suffered a ​serious injury against PSG on Tuesday night," Deschamps said.

"Unfortunately, ⁠the severity of his injury ⁠will prevent him from finishing the season with Liverpool and from taking part ⁠in ‌the World Cup."

Ekitike joined Liverpool in July from Eintracht Frankfurt and is their top scorer this season with 17 goals in all competitions, ⁠including 11 in the Premier League. He has netted ​two international goals ‌in eight appearances.

The 23-year-old made his France debut in September against Ukraine ⁠and scored his ​first goal against the same opponents in a 4-0 win in November which secured his country's place at the World Cup.

"Hugo is one of around 10 young players ⁠who made their debut for the national team ​in recent months," Deschamps added.

"He had settled into the squad perfectly, both on and off the pitch. This injury is a huge blow for him, of course, ⁠but also for the France team. His disappointment is immense."