Hull City’s Charlie Hughes set to return for Middlesbrough clash
Hull City defender Charlie Hughes will return for the match against Middlesbrough after being sidelined due to injury concerns. The game is scheduled for Friday at 20:00 GMT. Hughes was an unused substitute during the recent victory over Stoke City.
Hughes’ Recovery and Team Updates
Hull City’s head coach, Sergej Jakirovic, confirmed that resting Hughes was a strategic decision. He mentioned that an MRI revealed injury concerns, prompting the cautious approach. “If I took a risk to put Charlie in, maybe he could get injured,” Jakirovic stated.
In addition to Hughes, forward Liam Millar is training with the team. However, Jakirovic has yet to decide whether Millar will be included in the squad. The coach aims to be careful in reintegrating players returning from injury.
Player Status Updates
- Oli McBurnie: Training well but expected to play in the following match against Wrexham on Wednesday.
- Cody Drameh: Injury is not serious; he will return to training on Monday.
- Brandon Williams: Awaiting an MRI scan on his calf but has struggled with fitness this season.
Williams has participated in only one Championship match this season and two under-21 games in the Premier League Cup. Jakirovic is uncertain about Williams’ future with the team, stating that decisions will be made in January regarding his placement.
Future Considerations
The coach highlighted Williams’ past performances but remains skeptical about his readiness for Championship competition. “We will decide what to do with him in January,” Jakirovic added, emphasizing the need for careful evaluation of all players.
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