Hugo Ekitike
April 2026
Hugo Ekitike has undergone successful surgery after rupturing his Achilles tendon, but Arne Slot says the recovery will take many months. news reported that the injury rules Ekitike out of the 2026 World Cup. Slot said the first key step was successful surgery, but stressed that the full rehab process has many stages and no exact return date can yet be fixed. Current reporting points to a long absence that will stretch into next season.