How Hull kept plan to stun Man Utd secret
Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic kept his plan to topple Manchester United on their Premier League return under wraps for weeks, assistant head coach Dean Holden tells Match of the Day.
Sergej Jakirovic, the Hull City manager, kept his tactic to defeat Manchester United secret for several weeks, according to assistant head coach Dean Holden. Hull City triumphed 2-0 in their Premier League debut against United, thanks to goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy. The win, which is particularly impressive considering Hull only had 28% possession, was the first time the team had beaten United since 1974.
Jakirovic's strategy was influenced by United's pre-season matches, including a 4-2 defeat by AC Milan managed by former boss Ruben Amorim. The Tigers had initially planned to use a back four, but Jakirovic switched to a back five after observing United's defensive weaknesses. Hull City's manager is known for his humility and grounded approach, and the team's performance against United is a testament to their belief and resilience.
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