Samuel Kalu: Watford offer injury update on Nigeria forward ahead of Hull City clash

English Championship side, Watford has provided injury update on Super Eagles star Samuel Kalu.

The Hornets are slated to face Hull City in a Championship game on Sunday at Vicarage Road.

Watford confirmed that the former Bordeaux winger played through the pain barrier before the FIFA World Cup break after suffering an injury against Wigan Athletic.

Kalu has played just six games this season for Watford in the second tier English league due to his struggles with injuries.

Fitness issues have denied the former Genk player the chance of playing in 16 games for Watford during the 2022/2023 season.

“Picking up an ankle injury against Wigan Athletic in October and playing through pain leading up to the break in fixtures, Samuel Kalu has been recovering over the last month,” Watford wrote on their official webpage.

“The Nigerian forward needs more time before a return to action.”

Watford have suggested that manager Slaven Bilić will not be able to count on the services of Kalu for the visit of the Tigers.

Kalu joined Watford ahead of the 2021/2022 league season after spending the previous four seasons at French side, Bordeaux.