Liam Rosenior, the coach of Hull City, names the defender who will undoubtedly play against Plymouth Argyle.
With centre-back Jacob Greaves suspended for the fifth time this season, coach Liam Rosenior had little hesitation in revealing who would take his place.
Grant McCann signed the 26-year-old defender four years ago, and he remains an important part of Hull’s team despite having been a Championship replacement more times (four) than he has started this season (three).
“Macca’s playing, 100 per cent,” said Rosenior when asked about his plans to replace Greaves.
“Macca’s going to play a lot of games for us this season. I told him from the start of the season, ‘This is a squad game.’
It’s really hard to tell players something when they haven’t seen it before but I know what’s to come and how I’ll have to manage the squad.
“Macca’s a huge part of this squad and anyone who watched his performance at Stoke last week for 20 minutes, it tells you a huge amount about his professionalism.
“He didn’t step on anything. He doesn’t put a foot wrong because he trains like a beast every single day, whether he’s on the team or not. He now has the opportunity to demonstrate that right from the start.”
Lewie Coyle will also return to the squad after picking up a facial injury against Leeds United but winger Jason Lokilo is a doubt.
“Jason Lokilo took a whack on his ankle and rolled it on Tuesday so we’re assessing that, other than that we’re okay,” said Rosenior.
“Lewie trained fully today (Thursday), he’s got a massive nose.”
Turkish midfielder Ozan Tufan has been a substitute in the last two games, including an unused appearance in Saturday’s 3-1 win over Stoke City, but Rosenior said:
“I think he’s getting there.”
Dogukan Sinik is working on his fitness in the under-21s, having played 45 minutes against Coventry City on Monday and being scheduled for 60 minutes against Swansea City on Friday.
Hull are unbeaten in their past seven league games and now sit fourth in the table.
