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Hughes expected to miss start of Premier League season with injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:59 AM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Hughes expected to miss start of Premier League season with injury

Summary

Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic announced that defender Charlie Hughes is "far away" from returning to action following a hernia operation. Hughes experienced discomfort during first-team training this summer after the procedure and will continue with an individual rehabilitation program without a set return date. Jakirovic expressed concern over Hughes's slow recovery and confirmed he will not participate in Hull's opening match against Manchester United.

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•Charlie Hughes underwent a hernia operation after last season.
•Jakirovic states there is "no hope" for Hughes' return for the opener.
•Hughes is on an individual rehabilitation program for at least two weeks.
•Jakirovic emphasizes Hughes's important role from last season.

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8:59 AMYahoo Sports — Hughes 'far away' from injury return

What they're saying

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Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic says defender Charlie Hughes is "far away" from a return from injury and has "no hope" of making the first game of the Premier League season against Manchester United. Hughes underwent a hernia operation after last season's Wembley success and complained of discomfort when he returned to first-team training this summer. "Every player, especially from last season who was a main player in our road to Wembley, to the Premier League, has a big role for us."
— Yahoo Sports

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