Sorba Thomas Returns for Hull at Chelsea Hours After Rollover Crash
Thomas returned to action for Hull City less than 24 hours after a car crash, coming off the bench in Saturday’s 2-2 Premier League draw at Chelsea.
Key takeaways
- The 27-year-old entered the match in the 60th minute at Stamford Bridge, replacing Elliot Stroud.
- Thomas had undergone medical checks after his grey Land Rover Defender overturned on Friday morning.
- Images from the scene showed the vehicle on its roof, with shattered glass and open doors.
- Hull recovered from behind to take a point against Chelsea.
- The outing was Thomas’s second Premier League appearance for the Tigers.
Thomas cleared after Friday crash
Emergency services attended the incident after Thomas’s overturned SUV was found on a residential road. Local residents reported a frantic response at the scene, but the winger escaped without any serious physical injury despite the condition of the vehicle.
Hull were cautious during the immediate aftermath of the crash, but Thomas was assessed and cleared to travel to west London with Sergej Jakirovic’s squad. The player was then named among the substitutes for the 3pm kick-off.
Jakirovic turned to Thomas on the hour as Hull sought fresh impetus against Chelsea. His appearance completed a remarkable turnaround from the events of the previous morning.
Long-term Hull investment
Thomas joined Hull from Stoke City late in the transfer window for an undisclosed fee and signed a contract running through to the summer of 2030.
The winger is regarded as an important part of Hull’s plans after the club’s summer recruitment drive. His rapid return to the matchday squad underlined both his desire to be involved and the medical staff’s confidence following his assessment.
