Predicted Hull City Lineup To Take On Watford
Hull City will look to pull further away from the relegation zone when they take on Watford FC in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
The Tigers find themselves at 17th position in the league standings, just two points ahead of the 18th placed Swansea City. Manager Marco Silva will be hoping that his side can get the three points at the KCOM Arena this weekend and widen the gap. Hull come into the game on the back of a 3-1 thrashing at the hands of Stoke City last week and will be looking to bounce back at home. The last time the two sides met at the Vicarage Road, the Hornets got the better of Hull, beating them 1-0.
Team News
The Tigers will be without the services of experienced midfielder David Meyler, who has been ruled out of the season due to a knee injury. Defender Omar Elabdellaoui is also a major doubt for the weekend clash as he recovers from a back problem. Will Keane and Ryan Mason have been ruled out for the season.
Here is how Hull City could line up on Saturday:
Probable Hull City XI:
Manager: Marco Silva
Formation: 4-4-2
Eldin Jakupovic (GK)
The 32-year old has just kept three clean sheets so far this season. But remains the first-choice goalkeeper ahead of David Marshall. He will start on Saturday.
Ahmed Elmohamady (RB)
The Egyptian was on the bench for Stoke game with Silva opting for a three-man defence. However, this weekend, a switch to a traditional 4-4-2 could be on the cards, with Elmohamady starting at right-back.
Andrea Ranocchia (CB)
The loan signing has had a great impact since arriving in January from Inter Milan. Expect him to keep his place in the starting XI.
Harry Maguire (CB)
One of the Tigers’ best performers of the season, Maguire has been highly impressive. Having scored against Stoke last week, his confidence will be high. Sure starter.
Andrew Robertson (LB)
The 23-year old left-back is a key attacking outlet for Hull and has created the second-highest number of chances this season. Another constant figure in the line-up.
Lazar Markovic (RM)
The Liverpool loanee has found a new lease of life since joining Hull in January. Provides the width and the pace and will start on the right-flank.
Tom Huddlestone (CM)
The 30-year old returned to the playing XI last week after missing three games due to suspension. He is a mainstay in the middle of the park and will start again on Saturday.
Alfred N’Diaye (CM)
Alongside Huddlestone, it will be another Marco Silva signing, Alfred N’Diaye who will take the field. The 27-year old has scored once in 10 appearances and offers energy in midfield.
Kamil Grosicki (LM)
The winter window arrival has been a livewire since his arrival for the Tigers. Has set up 3 goals in 10 games and will be itching to score more.
Oumar Niasse (ST)
The 27-year old Senegalese has made a serious impact at the top since arriving. Niasse has scored 4 times in 12 league games and is a definite starter.
Abel Hernandez (ST)
The 26-year old has scored just once in his last 10 league appearances. But has worked up a decent partnership with Niasse. He should partner the Everton loanee.