Óscar Estupiñán, an example for the Hull City squad

Hull City sits in the middle of the second division standings in England. So far in 2023, the team led by Liam Rosenior has added 10 points from three wins and one loss. Óscar Estupiñán, the team’s top scorer, has been the protagonist but not because of his scoring contribution but because of his collaboration in defense. After the last duel, which resulted in a 1-0 victory over Cardiff, the DT highlighted the attacker’s sacrifice and set him as an example for the rest of the squad.

Estupiñán has not scored for three games. His last goal came on January 14 when Hull City drew 1-1 with Huddersfield at MKM Stadium, however, It has been essential to avoid the fall of his bow. Rosenior commented that the attackers must be the first defenders.

“He has scored four goals in seven games, which is not bad at all. I think he embodies, right now, where we are as a group. He is very altruistic. He works very hard for the team, he fights, he heads things out of our box. After the game I pointed it out in front of the players”, commented the Hull City manager.

“It’s an example of what I’m trying to do here. It doesn’t matter if you are attacking or defending, all players have to be involved in defense. All players have to participate. If we build from behind, our defenses are our first attackers”, added the DT.

Estupiñán, nominated for player of the month in Hull City

The Colombian has scored 12 goals in his 27 league games so far this season, he is second behind Middlesbrough’s Chuba Akpom who has 16. In December he was also nominated for player of the month, but was not chosen. He once again earned his spot alongside Cyrus Christie, Jean Michaël Seri and Sean McLoughlin. To vote for Estupiñán you can do it here.

He The next challenge for the team will be against Stoke City on date 31 of the Championship. The commitment will be played at the Bet365 Stadium on Saturday, February 11 starting at 10:00 am (Colombian time).