Hugo Ekitike needs cane as he makes way to Wimbledon after Achilles surgery

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Hugo Ekitike was spotted taking in some of the action at Wimbledon on Friday and alongside his pristine white suit, also notable was the cane he was using to help him walkHugo Ekitike was pictured using a cane as he attended Wimbledon on FridayHugo Ekitike certainly caught fans' eyes as he attended Wimbledon on Friday, as Liverpool supporters took particular notice of the cane he carried throughout his trip.The Reds striker has been battling back from the season-ending Achilles injury he suffered during April's Champions League quarter-final exit by his former club, and eventual champions, Paris Saint-Germain, which also denied him a spot in France's World Cup squad this summer.Ekitike, however, is on the road to recovery, and while there is a good chance he will miss the majority of next term too, given Achilles injuries can keep a player sidelined for up to 12 months, Liverpool supporters have been able to see how he is progressing after he turned up to watch some tennis in London.Attending the men's semifinals at Wimbledon on Friday, Ekitike certainly attracted attention, rocking a pristine white suit akin to those worn by Liverpool at the 1996 FA Cup final against Manchester United at Wembley.The Frenchman paired his Dolce and Gabbana suit with a contrasting paisley-print tie, finished off with a pair of brown shoes, and he didn't pass up on the opportunity to pose on the red carpet, either.What was most notable, however, was the cane on Ekitike's person, which wasn't a fashion choice but a necessity, as he needed it to walk due to his long-term injury.Ekitike, dressed in a pristine white Dolce and Gabbana suit, with his cane at WimbledonWhile it's sad for Liverpool fans to see Ekitike in this way, it's a reminder that he is on the road to recovery and will eventually return to Anfield turf. Unfortunately, it will still be a while until then.Ekitike may have missed out on playing for France at this summer's World Cup, but he's still been in the United States, drawing on the skills of a physiotherapist he personally sourced in Los Angeles to help aid his recovery.Under the watchful eye of German physio Berengar Buschmann in California, Ekitike has made significant strides in his rehabilitation program over recent weeks, with footage shared on social media last week capturing him putting in the hard yards during a gym session.In the video, Ekitike can be seen working through a series of exercises aimed at strengthening the Achilles, including some light ball work, performing basic ball-juggling drills while exchanging passes with the physio, both with and without crutches.Ekitike has been stepping up his recovery in recent weeks(Image: Liverpool FC)Weight-bearing routines targeting tendon strength have also featured prominently in his recovery schedule, while he has also been shown to engage in aquatic aerobics and drills specifically designed to build endurance in the ruptured Achilles, widely considered one of the most debilitating injuries a footballer can sustainBuschmann was brought on board at the player's own request and has maintained close communication with Liverpool throughout, mapping out a route that will see the Frenchman return to the pitch ASAP.The physio convened with the club's medical team at the AXA Training Centre earlier this year to devise a comprehensive recovery program, which is now beginning to materialize.