Overview
- Scans confirmed the rupture in a club statement on Thursday after the striker collapsed during Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final against PSG at Anfield, ruling him out of the rest of the season and the 2026 World Cup with France.
- Liverpool gave no return date, with French outlets reporting a layoff that could stretch to about nine months for an injury that often needs surgery and many months of rehab.
- Manager Arne Slot said on Friday that Ekitike has not yet undergone surgery and expressed confidence the 23-year-old will return stronger.
- Ekitike posted an emotional message thanking supporters, as teammates, France’s federation, and former club Reims offered public backing.
- His absence removes a leading scorer and may steer summer recruitment toward another forward, especially with Mohamed Salah set to leave and Alexander Isak not yet fit for 90 minutes.