The 25-year-old defender was a notable absentee on Saturday
Brandon Williams is likely to miss Hull City‘s clash with Southampton on Saturday afternoon under the strict concussion protocols.
Williams suffered a bang to the head in training early in the week ahead of the trip to Swansea City and wasn’t in the squad that drew 2-2 in South Wales.
City’s summer signing must now wait for a minimum of 12 days before he can return to training, once he’s given the green light by doctors.
The former Manchester United defender is expected to be back in the squad when City travel to face Watford on Saturday week, but it’s likely the visit of the Saints will come just too soon.
Williams’ absence will come as a blow to boss Sergej Jakirovic, who is already without influential duo Semi Ajayi and Matt Crooks.
Both Crooks and Ajayi are likely to be back in the squad for the trip to Vicarage Road, along with Williams, who is yet to start a first-team game since signing a permanent contract. contract last month.
On the plus side for Jakirovic, it’s likely Canadian wing-wizard Liam Millar will be in the squad this weekend, his first appearance since breaking down with an ACL injury against Burnley in early October almost 12 months ago.
Millar’s return comes at a time where Jakirovic is again able to call upon Mohamed Belloumi and Enis Destan.
Destan made his debut off the bench on Saturday and looked bright in the time he was on the pitch, while Belloumi had a hand in the dramatic 97th-minute equalsier from John Egan. His cross wasn’t properly dealt with, and from Regan Slater’s blocked volley, Egan powered in the leveller.
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