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Michael Dawson ready to return for Hull after seven-week injury absence

Michael Dawson scores for Hull against Everton in the Premier League.
Image: Club skipper Michael Dawson could return for the club on Saturday

Hull City skipper Michael Dawson is finally ready to return to action against West Ham on Saturday, following a seven-week injury layoff.

Dawson hasn't played for the Tigers since February 1, having been kept out for six games with a calf injury.

The 33-year-old is now set for a return to full training according to the club though, and he will hope to string a series of games together having also missed a large chunk of the start of the campaign with a knee injury.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 29:  Marco Silva, Manager of Hull City shows appreciation to the fans after The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Fulham
Image: Dawson's availability is a bonus for Tigers boss Marco Silva ahead of hosting West Ham

"Michael Dawson is set to return to full training later this week as his recovery from a calf injury nears completion," Hull confirmed on their official website.

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"Dawson hasn't played since the 0-0 draw with Manchester United at the start of February, but is likely to be
given the green light to join the rest of the first-team squad as they prepare for next Saturday's home game against West Ham United."

Michael Dawson applauds the Hull fans at the end of the game

Dawson has been restricted to 19 appearances in all competitions for Hull this season, having sustained knee ligament damage in pre-season against Mansfield in July, delaying his start of the season until October.

David Marshall of Hull City during the Premier League match between Hull City and West Bromwich Albion at KCOM Stadium
Image: Hull also confirmed that keeper David Marshall is likely to recover from a hip injury in time

Meanwhile, the Tigers have also confirmed goalkeeper David Marshall is likely to return to the squad in time for the visit of West Ham.

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Marshall was withdrawn from international duty with Scotland last week due to a hip injury.

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