Liverpool: update on Hugo Ekitike’s injury

Europe 23 April 2026 at 13:22

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

Hugo Ekitike has undergone successful surgery following his serious Achilles tendon injury, but the French striker is already ruled out of the World Cup.

It’s a crushing blow for Hugo Ekitike. Injured during the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain, the French forward saw his season come to an abrupt end after rupturing his right Achilles tendon.

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Sidelined for the coming months, he will also miss the World Cup. The former Paris Saint-Germain player, however, has taken a significant step by successfully undergoing surgery in London.

Now embarking on a long rehabilitation process, Ekitike is entering a crucial period for the next stage of his career, with the clear goal of returning to his best after this major setback.

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