Ekitike Out for Season and 2026 World Cup with Injury

Ekitike, a 23-year-old French international, has been confirmed to miss the remainder of the season and the 2026 World Cup due to a ruptured Achilles tendon. The injury occurred during the first half of a Champions League match at Anfield, where he slipped on the turf and had to be substituted early.

Subsequent scans revealed the full extent of the damage, confirming the rupture. Initial estimates suggest that Ekitike could be sidelined for approximately seven months, although a precise recovery timeline has not yet been provided.

The club has stated that Hugo will receive full support during his recovery. Ekitike joined Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt last summer, where he scored 17 goals in 45 appearances and earned eight caps for the French national team, scoring once.