Jakirovic reveals Hull City injury blow after draw with Aston Villa

Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic has confirmed new signing Ilyas Ansah will be sidelined for at least six weeks because of a spinal issue.

The striker joined the Tigers from Union Berlin, but a problem was detected during his medical before he was sent to see a specialist.

“Six weeks out, this is the minimum,” Jakirovic said after City’s goalless draw with Aston Villa.

“It’s interesting because if we didn’t send him for a medical and he signed without one, he would play.

“They found some problems with his spine, I think. The specialist’s recommendation is to stay away from the pitch for six weeks, so we will see.

“Now we will try to make sure that he has a good recovery and then he can join us.”

Jakirovic explained that fellow new signing Tim Iroegbunam missed out as a “precaution” and is set to return for Tuesday’s EFL Cup clash with Sunderland.

Matt Crooks is also expected to play a part, but Hidemasa Morita is expected to be out for around two more weeks.