Friday 15 May 2015 21:05, UK
Hull midfielder Jake Livermore has been suspended by the club for the remaining two matches of the season after testing positive for cocaine.
The 25-year-old, who signed for the Tigers from Tottenham last summer, failed a random drugs test after the 2-0 victory away to Crystal Palace on April 25.
In a statement, Hull said: "Following suspension by the FA the club has subsequently suspended Jake Livermore pending further investigations to be made by the FA and our own internal disciplinary procedures.
"The club is unable to make any further comment during this process."
The Football Association released a statement on Friday evening announcing that a player, who it did not name, had failed a drugs test.
The statement read: "In line with its anti-doping regulations the FA can confirm it has issued a provisional suspension to a participant following a positive test for a prohibited substance. The FA will make no further comment until it has completed its investigations into this matter."
Livermore's suspension is a huge blow to manager Steve Bruce, whose side are currently in the relegation zone and battling to preserve their top-flight status.
With just two games of the season remaining, Hull are third from bottom of the Premier League table and two points from safety.
Livermore began his career at Tottenham, graduating from the academy and featuring in the first team under Harry Redknapp before joining Hull on loan during the 2013-14 season.
He has been capped once by England in a 2-1 friendly victory over Italy in August 2012.
