Niasse: Portugal trip can spark Tigers survival push
Oumar Niasse is convinced that Hull City’s current trip to Portugal can inspire them to Premier League survival.
The Tigers are currently 18th in the table but only one point behind reigning champions Leicester City in 17th.
Like most top-flight teams who have been knocked out of the FA Cup early, Hull are using the opportunity of a week off to do some warm-weather training abroad.
Niasse and co. have been whisked off to Portugal but the striker is adamant the trip is not simply a jolly, and instead can be a key turning point in uniting the squad.
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“For me and the other players that joined the club last month, it is be good to spend all of this time together to get to know everybody better,” said Niasse, who is on loan from Everton.
“The spirit amongst us is already good, but this time away can only make it even better.
“We’re going to be in Portugal for a week and this will give us all time to speak with the coach and get to know him better, as well as for him to get to know us better.
“I’m sure the coach will be spelling out the preparation for the rest of the season and it’s a chance for us all to clear our heads and get the focus on the next 13 games, which starts with Burnley when we get back to England.
“We’re going away and leaving everything behind for a week, so we all have to concentrate and work hard to make sure we get out of it what is intended.”
