Hull City 0-0 Aston Villa: What Jakirovic said

Hull City's head coach Sergej Jakirovic spoke to BBC's Match of the Day after their 0-0 draw with Aston Villa. Jakirovic remained realistic about the result, acknowledging that the visitors had two clear chances and that his team could have won at the end. He expressed gratitude for the seven points and three games, highlighting the clean sheet as a positive outcome.

Jakirovic addressed the integration of new signings into the team, emphasizing that while the core players are experienced Championship players, the arrival of new players posed a significant challenge. He noted that their pre-season preparation was lacking, but the team would give minutes to the new additions in the coming matches, providing them with another opportunity.

Regarding Oli McBurnie's late chance, Jakirovic pointed to fatigue as a possible factor, noting that the Hull City team had been out of possession for much of the game. He acknowledged Aston Villa's strength and the need for their new players to adapt, but stressed that neither he nor his team would be ungrateful for the opportunity to fight for points.

As for the team's recent form, Jakirovic suggested that a Champions League spot was not yet a realistic expectation. He stressed that the immediate focus should be on accumulating points, with the target of 38-40 points as soon as possible.