Hull boss Silva admits defensive woes ahead of Man Utd clash

Under Phelan, Hull have been pretty poor at the back and not particularly prolific in attack – they are the lowest scorers in the Premier League and own the joint second-worst defence.

“If we can do something in the first leg that gives us the advantage, we will try to do that”.

Silva managed Portugal’s Estoril from 2011-14, and then Sporting and Olympiakos for a season each.

I thought Shaw had a chance to return for the FA Cup game against Reading, but he was not in the squad. I was never good at choosing competitions.

‘What I would like to be able to do is win lots of silverware.

In previous encounters, the Red Devils have won 20 games out of 30 against the Tigers.

United manager Jose Mourinho had questioned some players’ desire for pushing themselves through the pain barrier after the club won 3-1 away against Swansea City on November 6.

The Portuguese said it is possible that they can continue playing at the highest level with careful management.

Difference being, as he acknowledges, he had that group for three or four months, not less than a week so preparation was far easier.

“United nullified Liverpool very well when they first played this season at Anfield and I think they may now have the edge on Sunday”, Hamann told Sky Sports.

“It’s true, we haven’t [played together much]”. At this moment it’s completely different. When I talk to you about our problems, they are completely different. “I play with the players who did not play”, he said.

Mourinho has already confirmed that Antonio Valencia, Ander Herrera, Paul Pogba and Zlatan Imbrahimovic will start the game but might have a tough time selecting the rest of the team.

City have reportedly been monitoring Walker and Rose ever since Pep Guardiola’s move to the Etihad was first discussed two years ago, with the former Barcelona boss understood to be an admirer of Rose in particular.

Who will come out on top in the battle of the managers José Mourinho or Marco Silva?

“I am a different person, a different coach”.