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  "id": 5976970,
  "title": "Jakirovic reveals Hull City injury blow after draw with Aston Villa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/jakirovic-reveals-hull-city-injury-blow-after-draw-with-aston-villa",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T12:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jakirovic-reveals-hull-city-injury-123500369.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hull City's manager Sergej Jakirovic disclosed a significant injury setback to the club following their recent draw with Aston Villa. The news centers around new signing Ilyas Ansah, who is expected to be sidelined for a minimum of six weeks due to a spinal complication. The striker, who joined Hull City from Union Berlin, underwent a medical examination prior to signing, but a problem was discovered during the process, leading to a specialist's recommendation. Jakirovic expressed surprise that the club proceeded with Ansah's signing despite the issue, stating that if the player had not sought a medical, he would have been allowed to play. The club is now focusing on Ansah's recovery and ensuring he is fully healed before he can return to the team. Fellow new signing Tim Iroegbunam will miss the subsequent EFL Cup match against Sunderland as a precaution, while Matt Crooks is anticipated to contribute, while Hidemasa Morita is expected to be out for approximately two more weeks.",
  "summary": "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 ...",
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