Semi Ajayi is set to be available for Hull City's Championship match against Oxford United at Kassam Stadium. The defender returned early from international duty this week after concerns arose over his fitness. Ajayi played just 45 minutes in Nigeria's 2-1 victory over Iran last Friday. He has since resumed full training with Hull City ahead of the fixture. The 32-year-old centre-back has struggled with injuries since joining the club last summer. He has made 16 league appearances for the Tigers, scoring one goal.
Ajayi's return, even if tentative, offers Hull City a rare boost in a season plagued by defensive instability. His limited 45-minute outing for Nigeria was not a tactical choice but a precaution, underscoring his ongoing fitness battles. For a club hovering in the lower half of the Championship, relying on a player with such a fragile injury record is a gamble. It also reflects how thin their defensive options have become.
