Hugo Ekitike sets Liverpool return target

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Hugo Ekitike’s planned Liverpool injury return date has been revealed. Ekitike missed the final six weeks of his debut season at Anfield after rupturing his Achilles tendon during April’s Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain.

The injury ended the France international’s World Cup hopes as well as denying the Reds undoubtedly their most impactful player from a plethora of summer signings. But reports in Ekitike’s homeland have revealed that the forward is already setting his sights on being back on the pitch as the recovery period continues apace.

L’Equipe claim that the 23-year-old is targeting a potential Boxing Day return ahead of the Premier League releasing the forthcoming campaign’s fixture list on Friday. Liverpool are understood to be pleased with Ekitike’s rehabilitation period with his efforts to return to action quicker involving additional upper body strength work.