Hugo Ekitiké
LIV
Center Forward
Poacher
Jun 20, 2002 (24)
Right
6'3"
168 lb
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2025/2026 Premier League
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2025/2026 Premier League
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Doing well, not training yet
Ekitike (Achilles) remains in a lengthy recovery process and is "a little bit behind that but that was always the plan. He is still doing very well according to the plan," per coach Andoni Iraola, Paul Gorst of the Liverpool Echo reports.
Analysis: Ekitike has continued to work in the gym after being inactive since April due to his ruptured Achilles tendon. While he was last reported to target a return to action in December, it seems like his workload will be limited even if he's able to log minutes of play before the end of the year, forcing him to wait until 2027 to become a real option. Liverpool are currently facing a difficult front-line situation with Alexander Isak (thigh) and Cody Gakpo (ankle) dealing with injuries as well, turning to Lewis Koumas in the striker role over the last couple of games.
Eyeing potential December return
Ekitike (achilles) is eyeing a potential return in December, according to Hugo Delom and Loic Tanzi of L'Equipe.
Analysis: Ekitike is making more progress through his rehabilitation, still on the mend from a torn Achilles he suffered around six months ago. His situation has been closely monitored, with the forward recently traveling to the United States to see a specialist, now able to take the field for light running. That said, his exact return date remains up in the air, although the possibility of him being fit in December continues to grow.
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