Hugo Ekitike

[miller0863]

Hmmm Florian Wirtz cost the same as Bobby, Mo and Mané combined

[Steveo]

Hugo likely out for 9 months.


L'Équipe described the mood around both the player and the French national team as "devastated," especially given his impressive form—scoring 17 goals across all competitions since his €95 million move to Anfield last summer.

[jozza800]

An achillies injury is likely to affect him more than an ACL. I think 9 months is optimistic. If he's well and truely knackered his Achillies we're unlikely to see again until the start of the 27/28 season.

As much as Slot has made a mess of this season, he's not had much luck with injuries. Isak, Bradley, Endo, Leoni and now Ekitike with really serious long-term injuries. You can't really legislate for that.

I saw a stat this morning that Ekitike, Wirtz and Isak have had a grand total of 88 minutes on the pitch together this season.

[Steveo]

Yep one of the worst injuries you can get..

BTW - I saw another stat that says that's out 17th loss of the season

[pob]

Jesus, a ruptured achiles is even worse than an ACL. He's finished, he'll never be the same player again.

[justme]

Well done POB.

Yes, football players can recover from an Achilles injury, with up to 82%–96% of professional players returning to their previous level, often taking 7–12 months for full recovery.

He;ll be fine. of that i'm certain. Medical advancement is way better than it was even 10 years ago.