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Hugo Ekitike could be out until 2027 with suspected Achilles tendon rupture
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Hugo Ekitike may be sidelined until 2027 due to a suspected ruptured Achilles tendon, with recovery potentially taking nine months. He sustained the injury during Liverpool's Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain.
Hugo Ekitike could be out until 2027 with suspected Achilles tendon rupture
Hugo Ekitike could be out for up to nine months with fears that the Liverpool forward has suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon.
The French forward had to be stretchered off early into the Reds' 2-0 defeat in the Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday evening with the Ligue 1 side eventually progressing 4-0 on aggregate.
According toĀ L'Equipe, the prognosis for Ekitike's injury and the 23-year-old may not return to action until 2027 with an Achilles injury that can take around nine months to recover from. Meanwhile, English media outletsĀ are more cautious with the player expected to have further tests today.
Should the French outlet's report be true it means that Ekitike will miss this summer's World Cup and it's also bad news for his club who have yet to be able to give the expensive attacking trio of Ekitike, Alexander Isak, and Florian Wirtz consistent game time together.
Ekitike has been one of the bright spots for Liverpool in what has been a difficult 2025/26 campaign with the forward scoring 17 goals and making six assists in 45 appearances for his club this season.
Q&A
What is the expected recovery time for Hugo Ekitike's Achilles tendon injury?
Hugo Ekitike's Achilles tendon injury is expected to require around nine months for recovery.
When did Hugo Ekitike sustain his injury?
Hugo Ekitike sustained his injury during Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final match against Paris Saint-Germain.
What are the implications of Ekitike's injury for Liverpool's season?
Ekitike's injury could significantly impact Liverpool's season, as they may lose a key player for an extended period if he is out until 2027.