Injury cuts short Ayala loan spell

On-loan Hull defender Daniel Ayala has returned to Liverpool due to injury. The 20-year-old centre-half, whose three-month deal was due to expire on January 1, has been absent for the last five games with a troublesome hamstring problem. The Spaniard made 12 appearances for Nigel Pearson`s men and scored one goal, coming in the 2-0 win over Derby in September. A club statement read: "Everybody at Hull City would like to thank Daniel for his efforts during his time at the KC Stadium and we wish him well for the future."

Source: PA