Hull prop Garreth Carvell faces three and a half months on the sidelines after rupturing his knee ligaments.

The Great Britain international was injured in his club's opening engage Super League game at Warrington last Friday and a scan this week revealed his and the clubs worst fears.

"To say I am gutted is an understatement," Carvell said.

"I just can't believe what has happened, especially as I was feeling great and really looking to make a big impact at the start of the season.

"But it's just bad luck and I can't do anything about it. I have just got to get on with things and put 100% into my rehab."

The injury was a pure accident, as Carvell explained.

"Rob Parker got both his legs wrapped around me in a tackle and as we fell to the ground his full weight went on my knee," he said.

"Immediately I hit the floor I knew something had gone but I hoped I'd get a bit of luck and it wouldn't be as bad as we feared.

"I can't do anything about it and I have just got to get on with things. One thing is certain; I'll be hungry and itching to play when I finally get the all clear."

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