Scotland striker sent for tests after coughing up blood during weekend clash

SCOTLAND striker Oli McBurnie will go for tests this week after Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic revealed he was coughing up blood during their game. McBurnie ended a 931-day Premier League goal drought when he netted a penalty kick for…

By Mark Walker · The Scottish Sun

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 10:56 AM

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Oli McBurnie will undergo medical tests after coughing up blood during Hull City's clash with Brentford.
Hull manager Sergej Jakirovic confirmed McBurnie suffered a kick to the ribs prior to halftime.
McBurnie scored a penalty during the draw against Brentford to end a long top-flight goal drought.

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Scotland and Hull City striker Oli McBurnie will undergo medical tests after coughing up blood during a weekend draw against Brentford. Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic revealed that the 30-year-old forward sustained a blow to his ribs and suffered the issue at halftime of the match.

Despite the knock, McBurnie scored a penalty during the game, ending a 931-day Premier League goal drought. Jakirovic expressed concern that McBurnie was left unprotected by referees, while the forward aims to stay fit for upcoming Nations League fixtures.

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