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Out another 10 days Morita is expected to be away from the pitch for another 10 days due to a calf injury, according to coach Sergej Jakirovic, per Hull Live. "Three weeks ago, he had a calf injury. I...

Impact Morita arrived at Hull's team hotel in Maribor on Friday and was with the squad for Saturday's 3-0 win over Konyaspor in the club's preseason opener, though he did not feature. He will continue his individual fitness work when the squad returns to training Monday ahead of Tuesday's match against Rizespor. Morita is expected to gradually build up toward full training and match availability as his recovery progresses.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Hull City Morita has completed a permanent transfer from Sporting Lisbon to Hull City on Friday.

Impact Morita joins as a free agent after leaving Sporting CP. The midfielder, who also represented Japan at the 2022 FIFA World Cup but not in the 2026 edition, scored 11 goals and added 16 assists in166 appearances with the Portuguese giants across four seasons. He's expected to be a regular starter in Hull City's midfield in their return to the Premier League, but his fantasy appeal isn't expected to be significant as a defensive-minded midfielder in a team that's expected to fight to avoid relegation.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE