Hull City: long spell on the sidelines for Bachir Belloumi! (Official)

Hull City: Belloumi facing extended absence! (Official)

Hull City: long spell on the sidelines for Bachir Belloumi! (Official)

After suffering a hamstring injury against Southampton, Bachir Belloumi will be out of action for six to eight weeks. The timing couldn't be worse for the Algerian winger, who had just earned his first start since tearing his anterior cruciate ligament last November. After a promising start to the match, he felt discomfort just before halftime and was forced off following the intervention of the medical staff. This type of muscle setback is common during a gradual return to top-level competition after a lengthy layoff. While it doesn't jeopardize his long-term progress, it does require meticulous management of his workload.

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The outlined protocol includes a course of treatment, personalized reconditioning, and a gradual increase in intensity before rejoining the squad. The main goal is to eliminate any risk of relapse and to fully regain his explosive first steps—crucial for a winger known for his direct, attacking style. The target return window is around the November international break, with a possible comeback just before if all stages are cleared without pain, or in the days following, depending on clinical feedback and performance data. Since his gradual comeback in August, Belloumi had already shown glimpses of his ability to create space and make a difference in one-on-one situations. His patience and the medical team's rigorous monitoring will be vital if he’s to quickly recapture his trademark explosiveness and secure a consistent run for the second half of the season.