Albion prospect Ryan Longman has revealed his Covid torment as he looks to at last get his loan season at Hull City up and running.

The forward has yet to make an impact after being hit by the virus early in the campaign.

He also suffered a groin problem.

Longman said: “Covid came at the worst time for me.

“We had just finished pre-season and I’d got a few games under my belt and was feeling confident. It hit me like a brick wall.

“That’s football I guess. I was just unlucky and it’s one of those things.

“All of the lads and the staff have been supportive and they know what I’m capable of.

“I know what I’m capable of as well, I just need to go out there and prove it now.”

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Longman has come off the bench in two recent games and has three early season starts to his name.

He told the Hull City website: “I feel a lot better now.

“I had a bit of a rocky start with the virus and a bit of a niggle in the groin.

“I feel a lot better and I’m nearly back up to 100%.

“I think it’s time for me to stamp my ground now. There are no excuses any more.”