Key points from Jakirovic press conference

Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic has been speaking to BBC Radio Humberside ahead of his side's trip to Swansea City on Saturday (15:00 BST).

Here are the main talking points:

• The squad were able to use the international break as an opportunity to rest and recover and had some useful training sessions where Jakirovic saw improvements on the football he witnessed in the 4-2 loss at Bristol City last time out.

• New midfield signings Amir Hadziahmetovic and Darko Gyabi were brought in to fill the six and eight roles. Bosnia and Herzegovina international Hadziahmetovic brings a range of experience and "balance, calm on the ball" whilst Gyabi brings power, height and quality in transitions.

• Keeping hold of Charlie Hughes is huge for Hull City with Jakirovic saying his departure would "kill [the] group" because it wouldn't have been possible to buy a replacement. Jakirovic believes that "Charlie needs to play for Hull City all season and then go to [a] Premier League club."

• Akin Famewo and Enis Destan have been back training with the group and will feature in the squad for the Swansea game. Of Destan, Jakirovic praised his work rate and his aerial ability when attacking the box.

• Against Swansea City, Jakirovic is looking for improvements on the performance against Bristol City, especially in defence. Jakirovic was disappointed with the players "losing their heads" after conceding goals against the Robins.

• Jakirovic is "pleased" with Hull City's transfer window having managed to hold onto key players and recruiting in areas where it was needed, altogether achieving a "wider roster."

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