Hull City Could Be Without Nine Players for Luton Town Showdown as Injury Woes Worsen
Hull City’s injury crisis is deepening ahead of their Championship clash with Luton Town on Saturday, with head coach Tim Walter facing the possibility of being without up to nine players for the upcoming fixture.
The Tigers have been plagued by injuries since the start of the season, and the situation worsened after their midweek defeat to Middlesbrough. Walter has confirmed that several key players are struggling with fitness concerns, and the team could be severely depleted for the match at the MKM Stadium.
Hull’s defensive options are particularly thin, with both centre-backs Alfie Jones and Tobias Figueiredo nursing injuries. Jones, who has been a regular in the heart of Hull’s defense, is facing a race against time to recover, while Figueiredo has been sidelined for several weeks with a long-term issue. Their absence leaves Rosenior with a potential defensive headache as he looks to reshuffle his backline.
In addition to defensive woes, Hull’s midfield is also feeling the strain. Captain Henriksen and the versatile Regan Slater are both doubts for the game, with the latter particularly struggling with a recent muscle issue. The Tigers have already been without several midfielders for the past few games, and further absences could leave them short of options in the middle of the park.
To make matters worse, Hull’s attacking options are also limited. Top scorer Ozan Tufan, who has been in fine form this season, is dealing with an injury and could miss the match against Luton. Without Tufan, Hull’s attack will be further undermined, with Rosenior already struggling to find consistency in front of goal.
The list of injuries doesn’t end there, with the club also without full-back Cyrus Christie, winger Jaden Philogene, and striker Benjamin Tetteh. These players, who have been key contributors throughout the season, are all sidelined with varying degrees of injuries, leaving Hull with limited options on the bench.
Rosenior is expected to call on several youth players to fill the gaps in his squad, but he is under no illusions about the scale of the challenge ahead. “It’s a tough situation for us right now,” said Rosenior. “But we have to stay positive and fight for every point.”
Hull City will be hoping that their injured players recover quickly, but with a difficult run of fixtures ahead, the team’s injury crisis could significantly impact their campaign. As they face a Luton Town side who have made an impressive start to the season, the Tigers will need to dig deep to avoid further setbacks.
