Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic has revealed midfielder Mohamed Belloumi will be sidelined for at least six weeks with a hamstring injury.
The 23-year-old made his first start for 11 months in last Saturday's 3-1 Championship win over Southampton after recovering from a serious knee problem, but was forced off just before half-time.
"He is positive and I also try to be very positive to lift him up because I told him after 11 months out, what is six to eight weeks? Nothing, but it's not easy to be strong in your mindset," Jakirovic told BBC Radio Humberside.