Hull FC v Catalan preview
Catalans will be without talismanic playmaker Todd Carney for the game, whilst Krisnan Inu, Paul Aiton and Olivier Elima are all side-lined with injuries.
Hull FC winger Steve Michaels has been named in Lee Radford's squad for the clash against Catalans Dragons on Friday night (8pm kick-off).
The Australian lost his place last week for the 46-28 victory over Wakefield Wildcats, with Curtis Naughton and Fetuli Talanoa taking up spots on the wings.
Michaels, though, remains in contention to battle for a role on Friday night, with Radford bringing him in as one of two changes ahead of Catalans visit to the KCOM Stadium.
Club captain Gareth Ellis (pictured below) misses out following a one-match suspension for a high tackle in the win at Wakefield.
Former Black and White Jodie Broughton is the Dragons’ top-scorer this season and also leads the Super League charts with 13 tries.
Jamie Shaul returned for Hull against Wakefield and continued his try-scoring form, which takes his total to nine in 11 games.
Fetuli Talanoa was also on the score sheet against the Wildcats, claiming four tries, whilst the Tonga winger also grabbed a brace when Hull faced Catalans earlier in the season.
Hull FC: Bowden, Fonua, Green, Houghton, Manu, Michaels, Minichiello, Naughton, Paleaaesina, Pritchard, Pryce, Shaul, Sneyd, Talanoa, Taylor, Thompson, Washbrook, Watts, Yeaman.
Catalan: Anderson, Baitieri, Bosc, Bousquet, Broughton, Casty, Da Costa, Duport, Escare, Gigot, Horo, Maria, Mason, Mounis, Myler, Pelissier, Richards, Stewart, Taylor.
