Arne Slot provides further Hugo Ekitike surgery update

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Hugo Ekitike has successfully undergone surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon Image Credits: Imago ImagesLiverpool forward Hugo Ekitike has successfully undergone surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon suffered during the Champions League defeat to Paris Saint‑Germain at Anfield.The procedure took place in London and marks the start of what is expected to be a lengthy rehabilitation process for the 23‑year‑old.The operation was supervised remotely by the specialist who previously handled Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum’s comparable injury.The Frenchman has now left hospital and is currently using a protective boot on his right foot.Ekitike will miss the remainder of the current campaign and is also likely to be sidelined for a large part of next season, with typical recovery estimates ranging from eight to ten months before he can rejoin full trainingNow Arne Slot has revealed the surgery has gone well, but that a long road to recovery begins.Speaking in his pre-Crystal Palace press conference, he said:“The surgery went well but in such a long rehab process there are so many steps that need to be made. Experts will tell you this will take multiple months and then it depends on the steps.”“We don’t know yet but the first and most important step is surgery went well.

Recovery is going to take a long time but he will be back stronger like all the others who have been out a long time. Leoni has become a beast.”His absence now forces Liverpool to rethink their forward options for the months ahead, while also placing even more importance on getting his rehab right so he can return at full strength when the time comes.