Impact Slater has been the constant in Hull's midfield through the opening three games and has now completed the full 90 minutes in each of them. His attacking involvement peaked against Villa with two shots from distance and a short corner pass that led to Mohamed Belloumi hitting the woodwork, but his large share of set-piece responsibility, which already earned him an assist in the first game, is the part most likely to bring returns rather than any volume from open play. His passing totals have stayed modest, with no more than 20 completed in any match, while he has chipped in with six tackles, two interceptions and three clearances.
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