Hull City's Millar out for season with ACL injury

Liam Millar had made 12 appearances for Hull this season in all competitions

Hull City midfielder Liam Millar will miss the rest of the season after scans showed he has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.

The Canada international was forced off after just 13 minutes of the Tigers' 1-1 draw with Burnley on Wednesday.

Hull boss Tim Walter revealed after Saturday's 1-1 draw at Derby County that the 25-year-old had been in tears after his diagnosis.

Millar had become a key part of Walter's side, making 12 appearances in all competitions, after his summer move from Swiss side Basel.

“He has an ACL, he is out for the whole season," the German coach told BBC Radio Humberside.

“For him it’s so frustrating, and I am so with him. I was so shocked, and so was he.

“It’s not about the club, and not about us, it’s about him and I’m so sad."

Millar also impressed on loan at Preston North End last season, and Walter said the player had been in tears after his diagnosis.

“It’s not easy in this moment but we will give him all the help we can give him," he said. "We’ll support him with all of our energy, but that’s the situation.

“He was crying but it’s a situation you have to understand if you want to play football and get injured. It’s maybe the most difficult injury you can have."