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Hull City

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The sporting director, in brief

Hull City are in the Premier League table.

Hull City have points.

Hull City's next league match is Hull City v Brentford on .

Our forecast gives Hull City a chance of winning against Brentford.

01 · club

Club & Tactics

“How are Hull City doing this season, and how do they play under their head coach?”

Hull City are in the Premier League table.

Hull City have points.

Hull City have scored league goals.

Hull City have conceded league goals.

Hull City's most recent league results read .

Hull City's Elo rating is .

Sergej Jakirović's style profile covers Premier League matches.

Teams under Jakirović have taken of the threat in their matches, less territorial than average.

Teams under Jakirović average defensive actions per match, less active without the ball than almost any Premier League manager's side.

Teams under Jakirović create expected goals per match, less dangerous than average.

02 · match

Next Match

“What should Hull City expect from their next league match?”

Hull City's next league match is Hull City v Brentford on .

Our forecast gives Hull City a chance of winning against Brentford.

Our forecast gives Hull City v Brentford a chance of ending in a draw.

Our forecast gives Brentford a chance of winning against Hull City.

We expect Hull City to score goals against Brentford.

We expect Brentford to score goals against Hull City.

Hull City's Elo rating is .

Brentford's Elo rating is .

03 · lineup

Predicted XI

“What is Hull City's predicted lineup for the next match?”

We expect Hull City to line up in a for the next match.

Predicted to start: Konstantinos Tzolakis at .

Predicted to start: Semi Ajayi at .

Predicted to start: John Egan at .

Predicted to start: Lewie Coyle at .

Predicted to start: Brooke Norton-Cuffy at .

Predicted to start: Ryan Giles at .

Predicted to start: Regan Slater at .

Predicted to start: Tim Iroegbunam at .

Predicted to start: Mohamed Belloumi at .

Predicted to start: Matt Crooks at .

Predicted to start: Oli McBurnie at .

04 · news

Team News

“Who is unavailable for Hull City, and what is the latest news?”

Eliot Matazo is injured with a knee injury.[Fantasy Premier League · official]

Charlie Hughes is injured with a groin injury.[Fantasy Premier League · official]

Nobel Mendy is injured with a groin injury.[Fantasy Premier League · official]

Darko Gyabi is injured with a thigh injury.[Fantasy Premier League · official]

Jack Butland is injured with an arm injury.[Fantasy Premier League · official]

Ilyas Ansah is injured with a back injury.[Fantasy Premier League · official]

Matt Targett is injured with an ankle injury.[Fantasy Premier League · official]

Robinio Vaz is doubtful with an achilles injury and a % chance of playing.

Lucas Gourna-Douath is doubtful with a calf injury and a % chance of playing.

Mohamed-Ali Cho is doubtful with an unspecified injury and a % chance of playing.

According to Sky Sports, Fulham beat Hull to earn under-pressure Arbeloa a first PL win.[Sky Sports]

According to BBC Sport, 'Men against boys' - Jakirovic criticises Hull City after Fulham defeat.[BBC Sport]

05 · transfer

Transfers & Values

“Which Hull City players could be sold, and what are the key players worth?”

We estimate Mohamed Belloumi's chance of being sold in a transfer window at .

We estimate Ryan Giles's chance of being sold in a transfer window at .

We estimate Regan Slater's chance of being sold in a transfer window at .

Transfermarkt values Konstantinos Tzolakis at .

Our fair-fee estimate for Konstantinos Tzolakis is (likely between and ), above his market value.

Transfermarkt values Christos Mouzakitis at .

Our fair-fee estimate for Christos Mouzakitis is (likely between and ), above his market value.

Transfermarkt values Nobel Mendy at .

Our fair-fee estimate for Nobel Mendy is (likely between and ), above his market value.

Abdülkadir Ömür's contract runs until .

Robinio Vaz's contract runs until .

Ryan Giles's contract runs until .

06 · scout

Recruitment

“Where should Hull City strengthen, and who fits?”

Hull City's biggest squad need is .

Counted by where they start, Hull City's options for full-back add up to players, leaving veterans aside.

A squad carries players for full-back.

Hull City's best option for full-back is .

The last of Hull City's regular starters at full-back is .

The last of Hull City's regular starters at full-back averages league goals and assists per full match.

The last of Hull City's regular starters at full-back has a market value of .

Hull City's best option for full-back has a market value of .

At the squads closest to Hull City in strength, the best option for full-back is typically worth . of Hull City's options for full-back, counted by where they start, are veterans.

Dream target: Enrico Delprato (Parma Calcio 1913), who is years old.

Enrico Delprato plays for .

Enrico Delprato averages league goals per full match.

Enrico Delprato averages league assists per full match.

Enrico Delprato has more league goals and assists per full match than of players at his position in his league.

Enrico Delprato's comparison is within .

Enrico Delprato's stronger foot is his .

Enrico Delprato stands centimetres tall.

Enrico Delprato has won international caps.

Enrico Delprato starts at .

In the matches on record for the past year, Enrico Delprato played minutes.

Enrico Delprato has a market value of .

Our fair-fee estimate for Enrico Delprato is (likely between and ).

We project Enrico Delprato to play of Hull City's minutes.

Dream target: Mees de Wit (AZ Alkmaar), who is years old.

Mees de Wit plays for .

Mees de Wit averages league goals per full match.

Mees de Wit averages league assists per full match.

Mees de Wit has more league goals and assists per full match than of players at his position in his league.

Mees de Wit's comparison is within .

Biggest need: full-back

Dream targets · whatever the cost

Enrico Delprato
Club
Parma Calcio 1913
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays centre-back, right-back · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · He has not set up a league goal in the matches on record; for goals and assists he is behind most players at his position in Serie A (ahead of ). He would compete with Brooke Norton-Cuffy () for a starting place. The most valuable regular starter we found at full-back. We expect him to play of Hull City's minutes. Only months are left on his contract, which brings the price down. Market value .
Mees de Wit
Club
AZ Alkmaar
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays left-back · left-footed · cm · caps
Why · From full-back he sets up league goals per full match, more goal involvement than of players at his position in Eredivisie. That is more than Brooke Norton-Cuffy, the last of Hull City's regular starters there ( goals and assists per full match), so he would add end product. The second most valuable regular starter we found at full-back. We expect him to play of Hull City's minutes. Market value .
Manu Sánchez
Club
Levante UD
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays left-back · left-footed · cm · caps
Why · A defensive full-back: in the top of full-backs in Europe's biggest leagues for tackles ( league season). He would compete with Brooke Norton-Cuffy () for a starting place. Closest in style: B. Johnson. The third most valuable regular starter we found at full-back. We expect him to play of Hull City's minutes. Market value .

Hidden gems · young, rising

Sascha Britschgi
Club
Parma Calcio 1913
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays right midfield, right-back · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · From full-back he sets up league goals per full match; for goals and assists he is behind most players at his position in Serie A (ahead of ). He would compete with Brooke Norton-Cuffy () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of Parma Calcio 1913's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Saël Kumbedi
Club
VfL Wolfsburg
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays right-back · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · From full-back he sets up league goals per full match, more goal involvement than of players at his position in Bundesliga. That is more than Brooke Norton-Cuffy, the last of Hull City's regular starters there ( goals and assists per full match), so he would add end product. Aged and already a regular ( of VfL Wolfsburg's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Martim Fernandes
Club
FC Porto
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays right-back · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · From full-back he sets up league goals per full match, more goal involvement than of players at his position in Liga Portugal. That is more than Brooke Norton-Cuffy, the last of Hull City's regular starters there ( goals and assists per full match), so he would add end product. Aged and already a regular ( of FC Porto's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.

Second need: centre-back

Dream targets · whatever the cost

Enrico Delprato
Club
Parma Calcio 1913
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays centre-back, right-back · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · A regular: minutes for Parma Calcio 1913 in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. He would compete with Lucas Herrington () for a starting place. The most valuable regular starter we found at centre-back. We expect him to play of Hull City's minutes. Only months are left on his contract, which brings the price down. Market value .
Luca Ranieri
Club
ACF Fiorentina
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays centre-back · left-footed · cm · caps
Why · A ball-playing centre-back: in the top of centre-backs in Europe's biggest leagues for chances created and the top for blocks ( league season). He would compete with Lucas Herrington () for a starting place. The second most valuable regular starter we found at centre-back. We expect him to play of Hull City's minutes. Market value .
Japhet Tanganga
Club
Sheffield United
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays centre-back · right-footed · cm
Why · A regular: minutes for Sheffield United in the past year's matches on record. He would compete with Lucas Herrington () for a starting place. The third most valuable regular starter we found at centre-back. Transfermarkt lists league minutes for him last season. We expect him to play of Hull City's minutes. Market value .

Hidden gems · young, rising

Ruud Nijstad
Club
FC Twente Enschede
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays centre-back · left-footed · cm · caps
Why · He would compete with Lucas Herrington () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of FC Twente Enschede's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal
Club
Stade Rennais FC
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays centre-back · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · He would compete with Lucas Herrington () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of Stade Rennais FC's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Ibrahima Ba
Club
FC Famalicão
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays centre-back · right-footed · cm
Why · He would compete with Lucas Herrington () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of FC Famalicão's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.

Price is our fair fee for Hull City today; the likely range is where most fees for players like him have landed. Wages are not shown: no free source publishes them.

Injury risk is rated for players in Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1; Eredivisie has too little injury data to rate; other leagues have none.

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