Overview
- Ekitike ruptured his Achilles in April, a blow that ended his season and ruled him out of France’s World Cup squad.
- Nearly three months on he is in Los Angeles working with German physio Berengar Buschmann and has begun controlled ball drills, aquatic therapy and weight-bearing exercises shown in a social‑media video.
- Liverpool insist on a cautious, measured recovery and expect Ekitike to report to the club’s medical staff later this month when players return for pre‑season.
- Early projections suggested roughly nine months out while some outlets have floated a Christmas return as speculation; the club has not confirmed any target date.
- Ekitike was Liverpool’s top scorer last season with 17 goals, so his prolonged absence raises reliance on Alexander Isak and means a gradual reintroduction will be needed to restore full sharpness and confidence.