Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic has given his first pre-match press briefing ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa at MKM Stadium, touching on the transfer window, his contract situation and the club's promising early form, according to BBC News.
Jakirovic praised the depth of his squad following the recent transfer window, describing the size of his player pool as "excellent" and pointing to healthy internal competition for places as a positive sign heading into the new campaign.
The Bosnian coach also addressed questions over his own future at the club, though further details on any new deal were not disclosed in the report. His comments come as Hull look to build on a strong start to the season, with Saturday's fixture against Villa offering another test of the Tigers' progress under his stewardship.
Kick-off at MKM Stadium is scheduled for 17:30 BST.