PREM: Hull v Bournemouth preview

Hull v Bournemouth preview

Marco Silva will take charge of his first Premier League match when Hull host Bournemouth on Saturday.

Silva was appointed Hull manager last week and made a winning start as his side beat Swansea in the FA Cup last Saturday, before losing 2-0 to Manchester United in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final on Tuesday.

Silva has made two new signings in striker Oumar Niasse, on loan from Everton, and midfielder Evandro Goebel, on a permanent deal from Porto.

Niasse will be available to face the Cherries while Hull must wait for international clearance to see if Goebel can feature.

Bournemouth thrashed the Tigers 6-1 in the reverse fixture earlier in the season, and Silva said: "My players haven’t forgotten what happened at Bournemouth, but this is the chance to change that, not revenge.

"We only play to win the game - nothing else. That is all that matters."

While Bournemouth are ninth in the Premier League, they have only won twice away from home this season. They will be looking to bounce back after losing at Sky Bet League One Millwall in the FA Cup last weekend.

Defenders Michael Dawson and Curtis Davies are in contention to feature for Hull after training on Friday.

Josh Tymon should also be available after recovering from the injury he suffered against Manchester United in midweek.

Bournemouth will have forward Benik Afobe available after he pulled out of DR Congo's Africa Cup of Nations squad.

Winger Ryan Fraser is fit again following a calf injury and defender Marc Wilson should be available after suffering from cramp after the FA Cup defeat at Millwall.

Club captain Simon Francis continues to serve a suspension, while on-loan defender Nathan Ake has returned to parent club Chelsea and Ivory Coast forward Max Gradel is away on international duty.