Hugo Ekitike injury: Dead Leg or Hip Bone Bruise? – return date & FPL verdict
Hugo Ekitike: Dead Leg or Hip Bone Bruise?, analysed by physiotherapist Jeppe on 21 Mar 2026. Jeppe's read: “Prediction: He's ready for GW32 unless it's a more severe bone bruise.”
By Jeppe, physiotherapist · Last updated:
What happened
Hugo Ekitike - Dead Leg or Hip Bone Bruise?. Jeppe published his analysis on 21 Mar 2026, in the 2025/26 FPL season.
Injury explained (physio view)
Ekitike was subbed off with what seems to be a dead leg after Milner's tackle. If so, he's fine for GW32.
There's also a chance it's a bone bruise in the hip region, which could mean a longer recovery.
Prediction: He's ready for GW32 unless it's a more severe bone bruise.
Originally posted on X by @FPLPhysioo on 21 March 2026.
Expected return date
No return date confirmed yet. Jeppe's estimate, where he gives one, is in his analysis above.
FPL verdict
Jeppe has not given a hold, bench or sell call on this page yet. His closing line: “Prediction: He's ready for GW32 unless it's a more severe bone bruise.”
For the numbers, compare Hugo Ekitike's projected points on his player page and against his position in FPL Player Picks.
Hugo Ekitike: predicted points · FPL Player Picks
Updates
: Hugo Ekitike Injury Report: Dead Leg or Hip Bone Bruise?
Latest analysis - shown in full above.