Brooke Norton-Cuffy injury revealed as Hull City boss confirms blow
Hull City right-back Brooke Norton-Cuffy will be out for two weeks with a Grade 1b hamstring tear, head coach Sergej Jakirovic has confirmed. The 22-year-old missed Saturday's trip to Newcastle United and is expected to return for the Everton game on October 11.
- Player: Brooke Norton-Cuffy
- Injury: Grade 1b hamstring tear
- Out for: Two weeks
- Missed: Newcastle United (away), Saturday 19 September 2026
- Target return: Everton, 11 October 2026
- Source: Sergej Jakirovic, via uk.sports.yahoo.com
Team news
Norton-Cuffy was absent from the Hull City squad at Newcastle United on Saturday due to the hamstring problem. The right-back had been limited to substitute appearances so far this season. He made his debut off the bench against Aston Villa, then missed what would have been his first start against Sunderland in the Carabao Cup with a calf problem. He returned against Chelsea, replacing Lewie Coyle in the 82nd minute.
What was said
"He had some problems on Thursday and then after scan it is a 1b so he is two weeks out unfortunately. I don't know what happened, he was OK. In football everything is possible, every day you can get some injuries and unfortunately we were without him."
The numbers
Norton-Cuffy, who arrived from Genoa on transfer deadline day, has seen limited minutes in a City shirt. His only Premier League appearance so far came as an 82nd-minute substitute against Chelsea. A calf problem ruled him out of the Carabao Cup tie with Sunderland. The 22-year-old remains eligible for England Under-21s until next summer's European Championships and has been a regular under Lee Carsley during qualification.
How to watch
Hull City's next game is against Everton on October 11. Broadcast details have not been confirmed in the source article.
Norton-Cuffy's stop-start Hull City beginning
Brooke Norton-Cuffy's Hull City career has been frustratingly fragmented since his deadline-day move from Genoa. The right-back made his debut as a substitute against Aston Villa, showing glimpses of the form that made him a regular for England Under-21s. But a calf issue denied him a first start in the Carabao Cup against Sunderland, and he had to wait until the Chelsea match for another chance, again from the bench.
Now a Grade 1b hamstring tear rules him out for two weeks, meaning he will miss the Newcastle trip and potentially the Everton game on October 11. Jakirovic's side will have to cope without a player who was signed to add competition at right-back. Lewie Coyle, who Norton-Cuffy replaced at Chelsea, remains the likely starter in his absence.
The timing is particularly unfortunate given the international break. Had he been fit, Norton-Cuffy would likely have been involved for England Under-21s against Kazakhstan, Slovakia and Republic of Ireland. Instead, he will focus on rehabilitation at Hull City's training ground, with the Everton fixture now his target for a return to action.
Talking points
- Norton-Cuffy's injury is a minor Grade 1b tear, but it adds to a stop-start beginning at Hull City after his deadline-day move from Genoa.
- His absence leaves Lewie Coyle as the primary right-back option for the Newcastle game and potentially Everton.
- The injury robs England Under-21s of a regular starter for their qualifiers against Kazakhstan, Slovakia and Republic of Ireland.
What happens next
Norton-Cuffy will undergo rehabilitation at Hull City with the aim of returning for the Everton match on October 11. In the meantime, Jakirovic will prepare his squad for the trip to Newcastle United without the 22-year-old. The club has not provided a specific return date beyond the two-week timescale mentioned by the head coach.
Frequently asked questions
What injury does Brooke Norton-Cuffy have?
He has a Grade 1b hamstring tear, as confirmed by head coach Sergej Jakirovic.
How long will Brooke Norton-Cuffy be out?
He is expected to be out for two weeks, according to Jakirovic.
Which game will Brooke Norton-Cuffy miss?
He missed the Newcastle United game on Saturday and is a doubt for the Everton match on October 11, though the club hopes he will be available for that fixture.
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