Hull City Gears Up for World Cup Glory as Aina and Grosicki Return with Elevated Spirits

Hull City’s seasoned Russian coach, Leonid Slutsky, expressed profound joy at the return of Nigerian defender Ola Aina and Polish winger Kamil Grosicki from the international break, noting their visibly elevated spirits after contributing to their respective national teams’ successful qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

In an exclusive interview with the Hull Daily Mail on Saturday, Slutsky provided insights into the positive impact of international duty on the players’ morale. “I know playing for the national team can really change the mood of a player,” acknowledged Slutsky, emphasizing the importance of positive player morale for the team’s overall performance. He shared, “If you have a really good mood from your players, then it will be better for the team, for everybody. Larsson, Grosicki, Meyler, Ola have come in with good moods.”

Elaborating on the curiosity of Aina and Grosicki about the upcoming World Cup in Russia, Slutsky mentioned their inquiries about the condition of stadiums and cities. “Grosicki and Aina have asked me about stadiums in Russia, about football, about cities. I hope Larsson and Meyler will play in the World Cup also,” Slutsky remarked, emphasizing the shared anticipation among the Hull City players for potential World Cup participation.

Aina, making his Super Eagles debut during the 2018 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers against Zambia, played a pivotal role as Nigeria secured a 1-0 victory, clinching qualification for the Mundial with a game to spare. As the international break concludes, Hull City looks forward to leveraging the positive energy brought back by Aina and Grosicki in their pursuit of success in the upcoming football season.