Ecuadorian Player Óscar Zambrano Injured Ahead of Hull City's Premier League Season

Ecuadorian midfielder Óscar Zambrano has sustained an injury just as he was poised to make his Premier League debut with Hull City. The setback comes after the player's return to the British club following a period playing in Slovenia after serving a doping suspension.

Zambrano had recently joined Hull City and participated in preseason friendly matches against Konyaspor, Rizespor, and Kasimpasa in Turkey. Despite these appearances, the club announced his return to the squad for the upcoming Premier League season. However, the player has now encountered an injury during training.

According to English journalist Baz Cooper of the Hull Daily Mail, Zambrano has a slight hamstring strain. While the exact recovery timeline has not been specified, it is understood that he will be unavailable for selection for the next few weeks. This is a blow for both the player and Hull City as they prepare for their return to England's top flight after a nine-year absence.

Hull City's upcoming schedule includes two more friendly matches before their league opener. Their Premier League campaign officially begins on August 22, 2026, with a match against Manchester United. Zambrano, who signed a contract with Hull City until 2030, had previously played eight games in the Championship during the 2024-2025 season, scoring one goal and providing an assist before his suspension. He is one of three Ecuadorian players set to feature in the Premier League this season, alongside Moisés Caicedo and Piero Hincapié.

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He has a slight hamstring strain and will not be available for the next few weeks.