Hugo Ekitiké Undergoes Achilles Surgery Under Jayson Tatum’s Surgeon

4 months ago

Hugo Ekitiké Undergoes Achilles Surgery Under Jayson Tatum’s Surgeon

Ekitiké has undergone Achilles surgery in London, according to L’Equipe. The operation was reportedly handled by the same surgeon who treated Tatum last year, adding intrigue to his recovery path. With the procedure taking place five days ago, Ekitiké is now focused on recovery. His expected return timeline is nine months, which would rule him out of the World Cup.

By Tanish Chachra

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