Hull FC faces a double whammy heading into their crucial clash against Wigan Warriors, with key players sidelined and a suspension casting a shadow! This news is a significant setback for the Black and Whites as they prepare for their Super League round two fixture. The team is set to travel to the Brick Community Stadium to face the formidable Wigan Warriors, but their journey will be hampered by the absence of two vital players.
Jake Arthur is out with a minor hamstring strain. The club has made the cautious decision not to risk him, especially with his availability still uncertain. Meanwhile, Zak Hardaker is also unavailable due to a leg injury he sustained during their previous match against the Bradford Bulls. To add to the woes, Ligi Sao has been handed a two-match suspension following a charge of dangerous contact. This means three significant changes have been made to the squad.
But here's where it gets interesting... There's a glimmer of hope with the return of Jed Cartwright! The forward has successfully completed his return-to-play protocols after a recent head knock, bringing some much-needed reinforcement to the team. He's joined by promising young talents, Matty Laidlaw, who impressed with significant game time for the reserves last week, and Logan Moy, who has recovered from a calf injury he picked up during pre-season.
And this is the part most people miss... The team is still grappling with a longer list of injured players. Herman Ese’ese (Achilles), John Asiata (hamstring), James Bell (knee), Joe Phillips (leg), Roman Dawson (knee), and Ryan Westerman (foot) remain unavailable. While Asiata and Bell are back in training and are expected to return before round four, their progress is being closely monitored on a week-to-week basis.
Hull FC's 21-man squad for the Wigan Warriors game is: 1. Will Pryce, 2. Harvey Barron, 3. Davy Litten, 5. Lewis Martin, 7. Aidan Sezer, 9. Amir Bourouh, 10. Harvie Hill, 11. Joe Batchelor, 12. Jed Cartwright, 14. Cade Cust, 16. Sam Lisone, 17. Liam Knight, 19. Tom Briscoe, 20. Yusuf Aydin, 21. Arthur Romano, 22. Connor Bailey, 23. Brad Fash, 24. Logan Moy, 25. Matty Laidlaw, 27. Callum Kemp, 32. Lloyd Kemp.
What do you think about these squad changes? Do you believe Hull FC can still overcome Wigan despite these significant absences? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
