Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that forward Hugo Ekitike has suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon. The injury occurred during a training session this week, casting significant doubt on the player's availability for the remainder of the season and potentially impacting his participation in the upcoming pre-season.
Slot described the setback as "devastating" for the 23-year-old French striker, who joined the club from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2025. The manager expressed his full support for Ekitike, stating the club's medical and coaching staff will ensure he receives the best possible care during his rehabilitation.
"It's a tough moment for Hugo, but he is a strong character," Slot said in a verified press conference statement. "We will be with him every step of the way. He will come back from this stronger." A ruptured Achilles tendon typically requires a recovery period of six to nine months, which would see Ekitike sidelined well into the 2026-27 campaign.
The injury represents a significant blow to Liverpool's attacking options as they compete on multiple fronts in the latter stages of the season. Ekitike had been featuring regularly as a rotational option since his arrival at Anfield.
