Liverpool Striker Hugo Ekitike Faces Long Injury Layoff Until 2027
Injured Liverpool star unlikely to return before 2027
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Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike is set for a lengthy recovery after rupturing his right Achilles tendon during a Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. The injury is expected to keep him sidelined for at least nine months, potentially delaying his return until January 2027.
- 01Hugo Ekitike suffered a ruptured right Achilles tendon.
- 02The injury will require surgery and a recovery period of at least nine months.
- 03Ekitike will miss the remainder of the current season and the summer World Cup.
- 04Liverpool lost 2-0 to Paris Saint-Germain, resulting in a 4-0 aggregate defeat.
- 05Alexander Isak has returned from injury, but Liverpool will rely on Cody Gakpo in the meantime.
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Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike sustained a serious injury during the Champions League quarter-final match against Paris Saint-Germain, leading to a ruptured right Achilles tendon. This injury will require surgery and is expected to keep him out for at least nine months, ruling him out for the remainder of the season, the upcoming summer World Cup, and the first half of the 2026/27 season. Liverpool's exit from the Champions League with a 4-0 aggregate defeat has further complicated their season, as they will not face title rivals Arsenal or Manchester City again this season. In light of Ekitike's absence, Liverpool will depend on Cody Gakpo for offensive support, while Alexander Isak has recently returned from his own injury. Ekitike's long recovery means he may miss at least one match against Arsenal in the 2026/27 season.
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Ekitike's absence will significantly affect Liverpool's attacking options, potentially impacting their performance in upcoming matches.
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