Ekitike Targets November Return to Training After Achilles Rehab

If he stays on schedule his recovery could let Liverpool use their leading scorer in late Champions League group matches or in December fixtures.

Overview

Ekitike ruptured his right Achilles in April 2026 during Liverpool’s Champions League quarter-final with PSG and subsequently underwent surgery and rehabilitation.
Recent reports say he completed individual work at Clairefontaine, flew to the United States to consult a specialist, and is now able to jog as he progresses through rehab.
L’Équipe reports he is targeting a return to team training in November with a competitive comeback possible in December, though those dates are presented as goals rather than guarantees.
Liverpool confirmed they included Ekitike in their Champions League squad and manager Andoni Iraola has described the injury as long-term while saying there is a reasonable chance he could help in the later group fixtures.
Ekitike’s recovery matters because he was Liverpool’s top scorer last season and his return would ease attacking pressure during a congested winter schedule, with the key next milestones being full team training in November and medical clearance for matchday squads.