Hull City boss Steve Bruce admits Momo Diame isn't close to returning.
The Senegalese midfielder has not played since early December due to a knee injury.
"I think it's going to be at least another month I would have thought," said a frustrated Bruce.
"That would mean he's been out for the best part of three months so it's a difficult one."
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