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No New Injuries: Latest Oxford United Team and Injury News for Visit of Hull

Oxford United have no new injury concerns ahead of their clash at home against Hull on Good Friday.

The Tigers have a few players sidelined, but also have some more in contention for a return for their fixture as they look to secure a top-six finish.

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Latest Oxford United Team and Injury News for Visit of Hull

Oxford United Injury News

Tyler Goodrham – Ankle

Tyler Goodrham has been ruled out for the rest of the season following surgery on his ankle.

Brian De Keersmaecker– Shoulder

Brian De Keersmaecker will also miss the rest of the season after undergoing an operation on his shoulder injury.

Hull Injury News

Akin Famewo – Calf

Defender Akin Famewo picked up a calf injury during Hull’s defeat against Ipswich last month and is still a couple of weeks away from a return.

Yu Hirakawa – Ankle

Japan international Yu Hirakawa will miss the rest of the season after picking up an ankle injury during the defeat against QPR in February.

Eliot Matazo – Quad

Also likely to miss the rest of the campaign is midfielder, Eliot Matazo. The 24-year-old picked up a quad injury to derail his recovery from knee surgery.

Hull’s Returning Players

Ryan Giles – Hamstring

Ryan Giles could be close to a return after suffering a hamstring problem since being forced off during Hull’s win over Derby in February.

Matty Jacob – Knee

Also out since February is Matty Jacob, with the defender picking up a knee injury during the defeat against Bristol City.

Darko Gyabi – Groin

Midfielder Darko Gyabi hasn’t played since New Year’s Day when he suffered a groin injury during a defeat against Stoke. He was expected to miss the rest of the season but is close to a return.

Regan Slater – Ankle

The Tigers are also hopeful that Regan Slater could return after he was forced off with an ankle injury against Sheffield Wednesday before the international break.

 

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About Dale Ventham, Editor

Dale joined LWOF as a Football Writer in 2015 and has since been promoted to an editor for the site. He covers Oxford United with news, views and opinions.