Season over for Hull City's Joe Dudgeon and Matty Fryatt
HULL City's worst injury fears have been confirmed as both Joe Dudgeon and Matty Fryatt will not play again this season.
Manager Steve Bruce revealed both players will require surgery and, as a result, are likely to be ruled out until next summer.
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Injury blow: Matty Fryatt
Although the loss of Fryatt had been anticipated for some time following his battle with a long-standing Achilles problem, a cruel set-back for Dudgeon has rocked the Tigers.
The left wing-back had been an ever-present for City through the opening two months of the season, but a knee injury has left his campaign in tatters.
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Dudgeon was given the choice to delay surgery, but City's medical team have taken the decision to cure a historic chondral defect once and for all with an operation.
"It's a horrible operation the kid's having," said Bruce. "It's a shame, Fryatt is having one as well. I think it will be next summer before we see them again, if I'm honest.
"Dudge has damaged the bottom of his knee. It's a chondral defect which is basically a hole at the back of his knee. It's not a nice injury."
The loss of Dudgeon, in particular, will have Bruce weighing up his options in the transfer market.
Liam Rosenior was forced to switch from right to left in the victory at Ashton Gate.
Comments
by Removal Man Hull - Local & Nationwide Removals & Storage
Monday, October 29 2012, 9:22PM
“simpson needs 10 chances to score, fryatt 3, cheque book time mr allam, nuff said”
by NeilTheasby
Monday, October 29 2012, 2:54PM
“What a shame! Joe Dudgeon was really starting to show what a prospect he is and apart from anything else we have missed his secret weapon - the long throw in. And as for Matty Fryatt - he's a natural goal sniffer and for sure he would have converted a couple of those golden chances against Bristol City last Saturday. I wish both lads all the best as the seek to get back to match fitness.”
by VoiceNreason
Monday, October 29 2012, 2:41PM
“city dont need anynore defenderts we have enough,. One more midfield enforcer and a striker will do. I expect Stewart back bny January. Her looked a lost soul sat on that Burnley bench @ Cardiff.”
by VoiceNreason
Monday, October 29 2012, 2:38PM
“About City got the Fryatt situation sorted and so glad that Joe Dudgeon himself has decided to sacrice the short term for the long term good. If Fryatt had gone under the knife back in sept he would be in recovery now. We could have had him back by March sometime for the run in. Maybe now once the insurance cover kicks in for both the Allams will use there wages for new players for the promotion push. Fingers crossed and lucky heather.”
by MikeyG21
Monday, October 29 2012, 12:35PM
“Elmo at right back again, Rosenior at left back. He's operated there before. Dawson as cover--not cut out for the first team.”
by strummer1961
Monday, October 29 2012, 12:29PM
“With the right work ethic instilled in him Cameron Stewart could be the answer.”
by SteveB1234567
Monday, October 29 2012, 11:27AM
“Expected Fryatt to have a big season and this is a cruel, cruel blow for him. Maybe even more so for Dudgeon, who had watched his fellow Man Utd recruits slot into the first team while he had to wait patiently behind Andy Dawson, and was taking his opportunity very very well when it finally came. Though Rosenior did a good job, I'd have thought we'll need to use the loan market to get cover for the LWB/LM position.”
by strummer1961
Monday, October 29 2012, 10:16AM
“Two valuable squad members out for the season.Fryatt we expected but we have ample cover in place,Dudgeon is a blow and will almost certainly need to be replaced.”
by Tigerjim
Monday, October 29 2012, 9:46AM
“They'll both be missed, and if we are going to mount a serious chanllenge the squad needs re-inforcing. There's a long, long way to go, but I trust SB to make the right signings. He's done pretty well so far. UTT!”