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Diame out for remainder of season

Hull midfielder Mohamed Diame has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.

Mohammed Diame has been ruled out for the remainder of the season Credit: Press Association

Diame, who has been sidelined since September with the exception of two brief substitute appearances last month, will undergo an operation in France on Tuesday.

Tigers boss Steve Bruce must decide whether to hand striker Nikica Jelavic a starting place for their crucial relegation clash against Burnley at the KC Stadium, while Jake Livermore faces a late test on his injured ankle.

Provisional squad: Harper, McGregor, Dawson, McShane, Bruce, Chester, Rosenior, Brady, Robertson, Elmohamady, Livermore, Huddlestone, Quinn, Meyler, Hernandez, Aluko, N'Doye, Jelavic, Sagbo.