Hull City’s Mason making ‘excellent’ progress in skull fracture recovery

Diego Costa and Gary Cahill scored and Chelsea increased their lead in the Premier League table with a win over Hull City.

LONDON — Hull says midfielder Ryan Mason is making "excellent progress" in his recovery from a skull fracture.

The 25-year-old Englishman underwent surgery after a clash of heads with Chelsea defender Gary Cahill on Sunday in a Premier League match.

Hull says "the club can confirm that Ryan Mason continues to make excellent progress … he will continue to be closely monitored by staff at St. Mary’s Hospital over the next few days."

Hull adds there will be no further updates until there is a change in Mason’s condition.

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