‘The style of Ipswich is always the same’: Hull boss Slutsky wary of ‘direct’ Town

Hull boss Leonid Slutsky is expecting Ipswich Town to provide his side with a ‘direct’ examination when they clash at the KC Stadium.

Hull boss Leonid Slutsky is expecting Ipswich Town to provide his side with a ‘direct’ examination when they clash at the KC Stadium.

The two meet as the Championship returns after the international break, with Hull looking to arrest a run of three-straight defeats and the Blues keen to build on their 3-0 victory over Preston last time out.

Slutsky is adamant his side need to show their ‘fighting’ qualities if they are to come away with any points.

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“We lack confidence but we’ve played together for only three months and we had a lot of unlucky moments and we conceded a lot of goals at the end of the match,” Slutsky said.

“Each situation is difficult for a new team because only time can fix it. I hope we change this situation and we play with stability all match and it doesn’t depend on conceding a goal.”

Regarding Town, he added: “Ipswich are a traditional team, very direct, very tough and it is a serious test for our character because you can’t win these matches if you don’t fight.

“We have to be more versatile in attack because the traditional method is not working for us. The style of Ipswich is always the same.”

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