Hugo Ekitike plans Boxing Day comeback with Liverpool after injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:10 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Hugo Ekitike aims to return to competitive play with Liverpool on December 26, 2026, following a ruptured right Achilles two months ago. After undergoing surgery in London, Ekitike has been rehabilitating and managing significant pain. Positive reports from Liverpool's medical team indicate progress, with Ekitike working on upper-body strength during his recovery. He intends to resume training in the autumn ahead of the Boxing Day fixtures. Additionally, Ekitike may join France's national team in the coming weeks as they prepare for group stage matches.
- •Ekitike suffered an Achilles injury two months ago.
- •He underwent surgery after consulting American specialists.
- •Liverpool medical team reports positive progress in his rehabilitation.
- •Ekitike plans to resume training in the autumn.
- •He could meet with France's national team before the World Cup.
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Hugo Ekitike targets Boxing Day return with Liverpool
"Hugo Ekitike (23), who ruptured his right Achilles two months ago, is targeting a competitive return with Liverpool in late December 2026, for the Premier League’s Boxing Day fixtures. L’Equipe ha...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- Boxing•Jun 16, 2026, 8:40 AMJordan's journey from Harry Redknapp to date with Messi
- Boxing•Jun 16, 2026, 6:37 AMThe real reason why England must top their World Cup group
- Boxing•Jun 16, 2026, 5:20 AMBoxing club offers young people 'focus and safety'
- Boxing•Jun 16, 2026, 1:37 AMFull Card Revealed For The Inner Circle 19 On June 19
- Boxing•Jun 15, 2026, 8:45 PMZayas vs. Boots Start Time, Full Fight Card
- Boxing•Jun 15, 2026, 6:15 PMWhat Spain's shocking draw with Cape Verde means for World Cup Group H chances
