HULL CITY: Geovanni heads off to Portugal (video)

GEOVANNI is heading off to Portugal to try to resolve his ongoing medial knee ligament injury.

The Hull City play-maker is unable to train at present and has decided to seek advice from a doctor he has worked with in the past.

The Brazilian will play no part in tomorrow's clash at Blackburn Rovers.

Jimmy Bullard took part in the warm-up with his team-mates at training today as he continues his recovery from a similar injury.

But whilst he continues to target a comeback date against West Ham at Upton Park on February 20, his return will not be rushed.

Tigers boss Phil Brown is hopeful Andy Dawson and George Boateng will be fit for the Barclays Premier League clash at Ewood Park tomorrow.

Both players picked up niggles in the impressive 2-1 victory over Manchester City on Saturday but Brown is hoping to name the same side.