Ilyas Ansah
HUL
Left Winger
Center Forward
Wide Forward
Nov 8, 2004 (21)
Right
6'6"
185 lb
Recovery progressing slowly
Ansah (back) remains sidelined after his latest scan showed less improvement than expected, according to coach Sergej Jakirovic, per Hull Live. "Ansah did one more scan, and there's slight progress or healing to be better, but not so much as we expected. I don't know how many weeks, so I can say the same situation as before."
Analysis: Ansah continues to struggle with a back injury that has prevented him from making his competitive debut for Hull since arriving from Union Berlin on deadline day. His latest scan revealed only limited healing, leaving him without a clear timetable for returning to training or competitive action. The forward remains unavailable for Saturday's Premier League clash against Fulham, with his recovery progressing more slowly than anticipated. He will need further improvement before increasing his workload, making his eventual return difficult to predict.
Set for another scan in two weeks
Ansah (back) will undergo another scan in two weeks to determine whether he can step up his workload with more individual training sessions, coach Sergej Jakirovic told BBC Radio Humberside.
Analysis: Ansah's update points toward the longer of the two timelines outlined last month, when a specialist visit was expected to decide between a return to training within two weeks or a layoff of around two months. With another scan not scheduled until the end of October and individual work as the next stage, team training looks unlikely before November. He has not played a minute or made a matchday squad since his deadline-day move from Union Berlin.
Set to see specialist on back injury
Ansah is set to see a specialist about his back injury in around 10 days, with the outcome likely determining whether he returns to training within two weeks or faces a longer spell out, thought to be around two months, according to Barry Cooper of Hull Daily Mail.
Analysis: Ansah was signed by Hull with the existing problem, with the club prepared to wait for him to reach full fitness, knowing it had cover up front after the arrivals of Mohamed-Ali Cho, Robinio Vaz and Joe Gelhardt. He is still considered a depth option behind Oliver McBurnie and Cho, and the club looks willing to give him as much time as he needs to recover before his debut.
Set for six-week absence
Ansah (back) won't be available for at least six weeks due to a spinal problem, with coach Sergej Jakirovic revealing the expected timeline. "Six weeks out, this is the minimum. It's interesting because if we didn't send him for a medical and he signed without one, he would play. They found some problems with his spine, I think. The specialist's recommendation is to stay away from the pitch for six weeks, so we will see. Now we will try to make sure that he has a good recovery and then he can join us.", Eddie Lyons of Hayters.com reports.
Analysis: Ansah signed a five-year contract with Hull after joining from Union Berlin during the latest transfer window, but his debut for his new club will apparently be delayed until the final months of 2026. The young forward is still considered for a depth role behind Oliver McBurnie and Mohamed-Ali Cho, and it would seem the team will give him as much time as he needs to recover before putting him back on the field.
Dealing with back issue
Ansah (back) is uncertain for Saturday's Premier League clash against Aston Villa and is seeing a specialist Thursday to determine the extent of the issue, according to coach Sergej Jakirovic.
Analysis: Ansah's back problem could delay his Hull City debut just days after completing his move from Union Berlin. The specialist assessment should provide more clarity on the severity of the issue and whether the forward can be involved Saturday. His availability remains in doubt for now, and Hull are unlikely to take unnecessary risks with their new signing if the problem requires further treatment or recovery time.
Signs five year deal with Hull
Ansah has signed a five year contract with Hull City through the summer of 2031, joining from Union Berlin, according to the club.
Analysis: Ansah featured in all but one of Union Berlin's 37 competitive matches last season, scoring five goals with three assists, including a brace on his top flight debut against VfB Stuttgart. The 21 year old German forward came through Paderborn's academy, contributing seven goals and eight assists across 60 second division appearances there, and has represented Germany at both U20 and U21 level, now beginning the next chapter of his career in the Premier League.
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