Gelhardt decision made: Hull City team news and predicted XI versus Preston North End News: The72 – Football League News

Hull City are back in Championship action on Tuesday evening with a trip to Deepdale to play Preston North End.

Hull City went into the match on the back of their impressive 2-1 win against Southampton at St Mary’s last time out. Charlie Hughes and Kyle Joseph scored HCAFC’s goals against the Saints in Hampshire.

The Tigers are ranked 5th in the league Championship table after 26 games. They are in the play-offs along with Ipswich Town, Millwall and Preston North End.

Sergej Jakirovic has done an impressive job since taking over the MKM Stadium in June. The former Rijeka and Dynamo Zagreb man left Kayserispor to join the East Yorkshire side and has since adapted well to life in England.

Sergej Jakirovic’s statistics as manager of Hull City

Hull City delved into the transfer market last summer and signed Oli McBurnie, John Lundstram and Semi Ajayi, among others. They also cut ties with players such as Alfie Jones, Sean McLoughlin and Steven Alzate.

The Tigers have until the end of the January period on Monday, February 2 to sign a number of players. They recently made the choice for Yu Hirakawa from Bristol City.

Hull City team news

According to HullLiveHull City could welcome Joe Gelhardt back Preston North End. HCAFC was without the loanee from Leeds United due to a calf injury.

The Tigers need to assess Lewie Coyle, Akin Famewo and Joseph after taking blows against Southampton. Ryan Giles, Cody Drameh, Mo Belloumi, Eliot Matazo, Enis Destan and Darko Gyabi are sidelined, while Ajayi is not yet back from AFCON. Lundstram is back, while Hirakawa can also play.

Hull City start eleventh

Agent; Slater, Hughes, Egan, Coyle; Hadziahmetovic, Lundstram; Akintola, Crooks, Millar; McBurnie

Hull City goalkeeper Ivor Pandur retains his place between the sticks. HCAFC has Dillon Phillips as backup.

Regan Slater may have to take the right-back position due to defensive injury issues. If Famewo drops out, Coyle may have to move to left-back. He recently played there against Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup.

Charlie Hughes and John Egan should once again star at center back with Ajayi unavailable. Cathal McCarthy will be ready to step up again if necessary.

The Tigers may have to give Lundstram a start Preston North End next to Amir Hadziahmetovic, with Matt Crooks just in front of them. Joseph is a doubt, meaning David Akintola could feature, while Liam Millar is set to play against his former team.

McBurnie will take the lead for Hull City as he looks to add to his tally. Gelhardt and Hirakawa will likely be on the bench.