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Hull City manager discusses injuries after 2-0 win over Manchester United

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:25 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Hull City manager discusses injuries after 2-0 win over Manchester United

Summary

Hull City secured a 2-0 victory against Manchester United in their Premier League opener. Goals from Nobel Mendy and Semi Ajayi led the Tigers to a strong start to the season, surprising many who expected them to struggle. However, both goalscorers were substituted in the second half due to injury concerns, along with Lewie Coyle. Manager Sergej Jakirovic stated that he would know more following medical evaluations, and mentioned that the club may look to strengthen their squad further in the transfer window. Summer signing Hidemasa Morita could return for their next match against Stoke City.

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Status Watch

•Hull City beat Manchester United 2-0 in the Premier League opener.
•Nobel Mendy and Semi Ajayi scored the goals for Hull.
•Both goalscorers and Lewie Coyle exited the match due to injuries.
•Manager Jakirovic plans to assess injuries and possibly add new players.
•Hidemasa Morita is expected to return for the next game against Stoke.

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4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Hull boss Jakirovic updates on injury concerns after huge Man Utd win

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Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic has updated on his side’s injuries after kicking off the season with a huge 2-0 win over Manchester United.The Tigers were underdogs on their return to the Premier Le...
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