Hugo Ekitike - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

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1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Continues rehab in Chicago Ekitike traveled with Liverpool's squad to their preseason training base in Chicago as he continues rehabilitating his Achilles injury, the club announced.

Impact Ekitike's debut campaign was cut short in April when he suffered the injury during a Champions League quarterfinal loss to PSG, having produced 11 goals and four assists in 28 Premier League appearances before the setback. The injury also forced him to miss the 2026 World Cup, and his inclusion on the trip points to continued monitoring of his recovery under the club's medical staff. Part of the 2026-27 campaign is still expected to be affected by the layoff. Ekitike is expected to keep working through his rehabilitation program while accompanying the squad through the preseason tour.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Continues Achilles rehab Ekitike (Achilles) returned to the AXA Training Centre this week for an assessment of his recovery from his Achilles injury, the club posted.

Impact Ekitike suffered the injury during Liverpool's Champions League quarterfinal defeat to PSG in April, ending his debut campaign early after a productive first season that included 11 goals and four assists in 28 Premier League appearances. The injury forced him to miss the 2026 World Cup, and this checkpoint nearly three months on marks continued monitoring of his rehabilitation rather than a return to training. He is expected to miss part of the 2026-27 campaign as a result of the injury. Ekitike is expected to continue his recovery process as Liverpool provide further updates on his progress.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 4 • FOX SPORTS

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Arne Slot has got to go! Mohamed Salah's swipe at Liverpool boss leaves title-winning manager totally exposed as Anfield dressing room demands change

When Mohamed Salah clashed with Jurgen Klopp after being taken off in a frustrating and costly draw with West Ham on April 27, 2024, the Egy...

MAY 20 • goal

Arne Slot has got to go! Mohamed Salah's swipe at Liverpool boss leaves title-winning manager totally exposed as Anfield dressing room demands change

Dominik Szoboszlai, Hugo Ekitike and other Liverpool stars appear to support Mo Salah following his social media outburst after VIlla loss A number of Liverpool players have appeared to support Mohamed Salah on his social media post, where he hit out at the club.

MAY 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares

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MAY 7 • Associated Press

"I am genuinely disgusted", "Slot has to go!" - Liverpool fans slam Arne Slot as he names starting XI vs Manchester United Liverpool fans are furious with Arne Slot as he has named Cody Gakpo in the starting XI once again. The Dutchman starts upfront with Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike out injured.

MAY 3 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Alexander Isak injured and set to miss Liverpool's clash vs. Man Utd

Liverpool have been dealt a massive blow ahead of their crucial trip to Old Trafford as Alexander Isak has been ruled out of the clash again...

MAY 2 • goal

Alexander Isak injured and set to miss Liverpool's clash vs. Man Utd

"Everyone else has been bang average" - Steve Nicol names the only 2 Liverpool stars who did 'justice' to the club this season Liverpool legend Steve Nicol has claimed that only Dominik Szoboszlai and Hugo Ekitike have done justice to the club this season.

MAY 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Undergoes surgery Ekitike (Achilles) revealed he has undergone successful surgery on his ruptured Achilles tendon as he continues a recovery process of several months

Impact Ekitike is expected to remain sidelined for the next nine months due to the injury he suffered during an April 14 Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. The striker will consequently miss the 2026 World Cup and part of the 2026/27 campaign for Liverpool. During his debut Premier League campaign, he scored 11 goals and four assists across 28 appearances, while adding three goals and one assist over 12 UCL matches. Alexander Isak may continue to lead the front line Reds' front line, and either Desire Doue or Bradley Barcola could fill in at the national team level.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

'Brilliant player' can tick two transfer boxes for Liverpool as Michael Owen reacts to renewed talk of Reds fan Anthony Gordon returning to his roots from Newcastle

Liverpool are expected to be active in the summer transfer window, with attacking reinforcements required at Anfield, and Michael Owen has t...

APRIL 21 • goal

'Brilliant player' can tick two transfer boxes for Liverpool as Michael Owen reacts to renewed talk of Reds fan Anthony Gordon returning to his roots from Newcastle

Liverpool boss Slot says Achilles injury a 'devastating' blow for Ekitike Liverpool will be without Hugo Ekitike for the rest of the season, but Arne Slot is backing the Frenchman to bounce back from his injury.

APRIL 17 • BEINSPORTS.COM

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APRIL 16 • FOX SPORTS

Virgil Van Dijk, 'Not In A Good Place' Following Liverpool Loss To PSG

Liverpool confirm Ekitike's Achilles injury France had already ruled Hugo Ekitike of the World Cup, and Liverpool have now confirmed the striker has ruptured his Achilles.

APRIL 16 • BEINSPORTS.COM

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APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Suffers Achilles injury Ekitike is expected to be confirmed with a ruptured Achilles tendon following scans Wednesday, ruling him out for the remainder of the season and the 2026 World Cup with France, ac...

Impact Ekitike went down in the first half of Wednesday's Champions League quarterfinal second leg against PSG without any contact, collapsing to the ground after planting his foot, and the initial clinical examination in the dressing room left little room for optimism. The Frenchman is expected to be sidelined for about nine months and the blow could hardly be more devastating for the striker, who had been one of Liverpool's most important players this season with 15 goals and six assists across 43 appearances across all competitions, and who was firmly in contention for a spot in coach Didier Deschamps' World Cup squad. Alexander Isak is now expected to take on a larger role as Liverpool's main striker when back to full fitness, while Desire Doue and Bradley Barcola are the leading candidates to fill Ekitike's left wing spot for Les Bleus this summer.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool player ratings vs Paris Saint-Germain: Arne Slot gets it all wrong again! Coach's Alexander Isak gamble backfires badly as Hugo Ekitike's injury compounds a miserable Champions League exit for the Reds

Liverpool's hopes of salvaging a shocking season were washed away on a miserable night on Merseyside on Tuesday evening, as an Ousmane Dembe...

APRIL 14 • goal

Liverpool player ratings vs Paris Saint-Germain: Arne Slot gets it all wrong again! Coach's Alexander Isak gamble backfires badly as Hugo Ekitike's injury compounds a miserable Champions League exit for the Reds

Suffers suspected Achilles injury Ekitike suffered a possible Achilles injury in the first half of Tuesday's UCL game against PSG.

Impact Ekitike immediately went down Tuesday after lunging for the ball without any contact from the opponent, and unfortunately he reached for his Achilles. The hope is that he only tweaked a calf muscle, which would be the best-case scenario in this situation. For now, Ekitike will be out the next week of games with more info to follow likely after some scans. Alexander Isak got his first start Tuesday since returning from injury and will hope to get back his full fitness quickly.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Paris Saint-Germain beats Liverpool at Anfield to reach the Champions League semifinals

Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the Champions League semifinals with a 2-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Liverpool player ratings vs Fulham: Unleash Mohamed Salah AND Rio Ngumoha against PSG! Reds wingers prove their worth as Arne Slot's side boost Champions League hopes

Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah may have scored on his first appearance at Anfield since announcing he'll be leaving the club at the end of t...

APRIL 11 • goal

Liverpool player ratings vs Fulham: Unleash Mohamed Salah AND Rio Ngumoha against PSG! Reds wingers prove their worth as Arne Slot's side boost Champions League hopes

Kvaratskhelia scores again as PSG beats Liverpool 2-0 in Champions League quarterfinal 1st leg

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia adds another solo goal to his collection as defending champion Paris Saint-Germain beats Liverpool 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Goalless FA Cup outing Ekitike recorded two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 4-0 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Ekitike failed to score for a second match in a row Saturday, although he only played eight minutes before coming off injured in his last outing, as both shots went to waste against City. The forward remains at 15 goals between FA Cup, league and UCL play this season with Liverpool, coming in 41 appearances.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Rayan Cherki, what were you thinking? Man City star made to apologize for wearing Liverpool jersey on the bench after swapping with Hugo Ekitike

Manchester City forward Rayan Cherki found himself at the center of a bizarre controversy during Saturday's FA Cup victory over Liverpool. T...

APRIL 4 • goal

Rayan Cherki, what were you thinking? Man City star made to apologize for wearing Liverpool jersey on the bench after swapping with Hugo Ekitike

Liverpool player ratings vs Man City: Another embarrassment for Arne Slot as Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk have shockers in FA Cup exit

Liverpool crashed out of the FA Cup on Saturday as they fell to a 4-0 quarter-final defeat at Manchester City that heaps more pressure on ma...