{
  "id": 3038418,
  "title": "Holden on squad rotation, transfer business and Stoke cup tie",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/holden-on-squad-rotation-transfer-business-and-stoke-cup-tie",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T14:23:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/holden-squad-rotation-transfer-business-142335835.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hull City assistant manager Dean Holden addressed the media prior to their Carabao Cup match against Stoke City at bet365 Stadium. Three players who were substituted due to cramp against Manchester United—Nobel Mendy, Semi Ajayi and Lewie Coyle—will be assessed on Monday to determine their availability for Tuesday's game. Summer signing Hidemasa Morita, who is recovering from injury, is expected to receive some minutes. Several changes are anticipated in the starting XI due to the opportunity for players to gain experience and prove their worth.\n\nDean Holden emphasized that staying in the Premier League is Hull City's primary objective for the season, but they remain determined to win every match. As for Stoke City, Holden anticipates a formidable opponent and acknowledged that Mark Robins might make fewer substitutions following their recent defeats. The manager also refrained from commenting on the reported link between Hull and Stoke winger Sorba Thomas, but expressed a desire to bring in quality players to bolster their forward line in the coming week.\n\nFollowing Hull's 2-0 victory over Manchester United, Holden praised the team's performance and result, stating that it kicked off the season on a strong note.",
  "summary": "Hull City assistant manager Dean Holden has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Carabao Cup game against Stoke City at bet365 Stadium (kick-off 19:45 BST). Holden said Nobel Mendy, Semi Ajayi and Lewie Coyle, who were forced off against Manchester United, had cramp so it's \"not as bad as first feared\". Summer signing Hidemasa Morita \"will get some minutes\" after recovering from injury and…",
  "key_points": [
    "Summer signing Hidemasa Morita, recovering from injury, expected to play minutes in upcoming match.",
    "Dean Holden prioritizes Hull City's Premier League survival while aiming to win every match."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}