Hull City’s Morita faces two‑week layoff as adductor trouble stalls early start
Eisho Morita, the Japanese midfielder who signed for Hull City on 24 July on a two‑year contract, is set to miss around two weeks after an adductor problem surfaced in the 5 September Aston Villa defeat, manager Sergei Yakobovich confirmed.
Early season appearances
Morita signed for Hull City on 24 July on a two‑year contract after leaving Sporting CP. He arrived already dealing with a calf problem, leading manager Sergei Yakobovich to estimate roughly ten days before he could train. 【写真：Getty Images】 He made his first competitive appearance in the Carabao Cup against Stoke City on 25 August, coming off the bench, and four days later earned his Premier League debut, starting against Coventry City on 29 August and playing 45 minutes. Those two matches remain his only official outings for Hull to date.
Hull have begun the campaign strongly, recording two wins and a draw in their opening three league fixtures. Morita’s involvement was limited to the two appearances, but the coaching staff monitored his progress closely.
Injury setback and outlook
He missed the 5 September Premier League clash with Aston Villa as the adductor issue resurfaced. Live』は現地時間6日、セルゲイ・ヤキロビッチ監督がアストン・ヴィラ戦後、守田について「あと2週間離脱する」と明かしたことを伝えている。 Yakobovich told reporters the midfielder would be out for another two weeks, projecting a return in late September.
Local reports also cited a calf injury that could keep him sidelined for three weeks. Hull Live described him as still in the process of regaining full fitness. BBC journalist Mike White posted on X that the calf pain had flared up, suggesting a three‑week absence.
Japan’s national side has four fixtures scheduled between late September and early October, and Morita’s availability could be jeopardised if the injury persists. The timing raises concerns about his inclusion in the upcoming international window.
The contrast between his rapid integration and the sudden setback underscores the fine margins that can shape a newcomer’s season. Hull will hope his recovery aligns with the club’s early momentum.