Tim Walter, the new head coach of Hull City, has revealed his starting lineup for the team’s season opener against Bristol City. The squad includes some new signings who have recently joined the club.
Liam Millar, a former Liverpool winger, and Fin Burns, who is on loan from Manchester City, have both been named on the bench for the match. Additionally, goalkeeper Anthony Rachioppi, who joined from Young Boys on Thursday, will also be on the bench.
In the starting XI, Ryan Giles, who was recently purchased from Luton Town, will be on the field along with Marvin Mehlem. Unfortunately, Cody Drameh is not in the lineup. Ivor Pandur, who joined the team in January, will be making his Championship debut. He will be joined by Matty Jacob, Lewie Coyle, Sean McLoughlin, and Alfie Jones in defense.
Regan Slater and Xavier Simons will be the midfield duo, with Giles, Mehlem, and Abdus playing in attacking roles. Due to Ryan Longman’s shoulder injury, the team will be relying on Oscar Estupinan to lead the line.
On the bench, in addition to Millar, Burns, and Rachioppi, there are Brandon Fleming, Andy Smith, Will Jarvis, Tyrell Sellars-Fleming, Stan Ashbee, and Nathan Tinsdale. Notably, Jean Michael Seri is not in the squad for this match.
Walter expressed his excitement ahead of the game, emphasizing the special nature of the season opener. He also thanked the fans for their warm welcome and expressed his honor at being the manager of Hull City.
The team’s starting lineup for the match against Bristol City is as follows: Pandur, Jacob, McLoughlin, Jones, Coyle (c), Slater, Simons, Giles, Mehlem, Omur, Estupinan. The substitutes are Racioppi, Millar, Burns, Fleming, Smith, Jarvis, Sellars-Fleming, Ashbee, and Tinsdale.
The referee for the match will be Keith Stroud. Hull City fans will be eager to see how the new signings perform in their first competitive game under Tim Walter’s management.
