Hughes (groin) remains sidelined for Saturday's Premier League clash against Fulham but could resume team training after the international break, according to coach Sergej Jakirovic, per Hull Live. "He's good. I think after the international break, he will join us in the group. This is our target. It's harsh (the layoff). He's been out for almost five months, so we will see, but step by step. First, he needs to join us, so we will see after the group training what's going on."
Analysis:Hughes returned to individual work on the grass Thursday after nearly five months on the sidelines following double hernia surgery during the summer. The defender has endured several setbacks throughout his rehabilitation, but his latest progress represents an encouraging step toward rejoining the squad. Hughes was a regular starter in the Championship last season, although his prolonged absence means he will need time to rebuild his fitness before competing for a place in Hull's defense.
