Mohamed Bachir Belloumi sidelined by injury ahead of international duty

Algerian international forward Mohamed Bachir Belloumi was absent from Hull City's squad during their Premier League clash against Arsenal. The player is currently dealing with a gluteal muscle injury, leading the technical staff to sideline him as a precaution to avoid worsening his condition. Reports from the English press indicate that the injury is minor and not serious. This setback occurs just before the Algerian national team's upcoming matches in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. So far this season, Belloumi has made ten appearances out of twelve possible matches for Hull City across the league and the League Cup.