Hugo Ekitike targets November training return with Liverpool

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike (23) is aiming to return to training with the club in November, followed by a competitive comeback in December, according to L’Equipe. The former PSG and Eintracht Frankfurt centre-forward suffered a ruptured right Achilles in April during Liverpool’s Champions League quarter-final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

Due to the severity of his injury, a specific recovery timeline has not yet been set, but Ekitike was expected to miss a significant portion of the 2026-2027 Premier League season. The France international spent time in Clairefontaine, France, during September to aid his recovery before returning to Liverpool. Recently, he traveled to the United States to consult a specialist.

Reports indicate that Ekitike can now jog, signaling progress in his rehabilitation. The 23-year-old, who was Liverpool’s leading goal scorer last season, is targeting a November return to training, followed by a December comeback. In the summer, Ekitike was part of Liverpool’s Champions League squad for their January league fixtures, with the team scheduled to face Inter Milan away and host Lens at home in the new year.