Hull City's injury latest as Tigers prepare to battle Stoke City

Hull City are back in action on Friday night when they travel to face Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium looking for a repeat of last season's impressive 3-1 success.

Tim Walter's men are without a win since he took charge on July 1 and will be hoping to inflict further frustration on a Potters outfit who were beaten for the third time this term at Oxford United last weekend, a result which brought Steven Schumacher's near-nine month reign to a premature end.

City will travel to the Potteries with injury doubts surrounding a few of their players, while others are still getting their fitness to the necessary levels after summer moves to the MKM Stadium.

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Here's the latest news from the treatment room at the MKM Stadium...

Charlie Hughes

Injury: Appendix

Return date: Unclear - unlikely before the October break

Carl Rushworth

Injury: Unspecified bruise

Return date: Expected back for Friday night

Dogukan Sinik

Injury: Tendon problem

Return date: Back in light training but unlikely before the October international break

Ryan Longman

Injury: Dislocated shoulder

Return date: Back in light training but unlikely before the October international break

Andy Smith

Injury: Ankle problem

Return date: Not before the next international break.