Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic made a light-hearted comment about how to stop Chelsea’s strong attacking play, joking that “to kick them” might be the most effective method. However, the remark was more of a humorous take on the difficulty of containing a high-quality attack. Hull City has remained unbeaten in the Premier League since their return, securing wins against Manchester United and Coventry, and a draw with Aston Villa. Now, they face their toughest test yet on Saturday at Stamford Bridge, where they will take on a Chelsea side led by players like Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer, and Morgan Rogers, who have already scored 16 goals in five league and cup matches this season. When asked how Hull could neutralize Chelsea’s attacking prowess, Jakirovic emphasized the need for teamwork and defensive discipline. “It’s very simple because they are capable of passing one, two, three players,” he said. “It’s about being together—compact team, team effort, and defending as a team.” He acknowledged the challenge ahead, noting that Chelsea has “very, very big quality” and that the match will be “very, very demanding” for Hull. Despite the difficulty, Jakirovic remains optimistic, calling the game a “great challenge” and expressing confidence in his team’s ability to compete. Hull’s impressive start to the season, with seven points from three matches, has already raised expectations, but Jakirovic insists there is still room for improvement. “Every game is a new challenge,” he said. “We will try to play even better than the first three rounds.” He believes the team can continue to grow and improve in all aspects of their play, while also acknowledging that other teams will be highly motivated to score against them. Maintaining tactical discipline and focus, he said, will be key to their success. Ahead of the match, Hull has no new fitness concerns, with players like Brooke Norton-Cuffy, John Egan, and Paddy McNair all cleared to play. However, Hidemasa Morita and Charlie Hughes remain sidelined. Jakirovic confirmed that the team is largely fit, with only a few players still out. Norton-Cuffy had a minor calf issue after the game against Aston Villa, but scans showed no serious injury, and he is expected to be available for the match against Chelsea. The manager remains focused on the task ahead, emphasizing the need for his team to stay disciplined and execute their plan on the pitch.