MARCO SILVA is targeting Wembley glory to boost Ryan Mason’s recovery from a horror injury.
Hull will clinch a place in next month’s EFL Cup final if they overturn a 2-0 deficit against Manchester United in Thursday’s semi-final second leg at the KCOM.
Tigers boss Silva says his team must show the battling qualities of midfielder Mason after he fractured his skull against Chelsea on Sunday.
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Mason is in hospital following an emergency operation. And Silva admitted: “We need to be strong — fight for Ryan.
“From what my players have shown me this week, there will be a good atmosphere inside the dressing room.
“Not only are we playing for our fans, we are also playing for Ryan. It has been hard for the squad to deal with because he is their friend.
“This is the moment we need to support him by doing our work — Ryan always does a fantastic job for the team.
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“He is a top professional and we need to be the same. A Wembley final would be amazing for us.”
Mason, Hull’s £13million record buy from Spurs last summer, is on the mend at St Mary’s Hospital in London.
Silva added: “Ryan continues to make good progress and that is the most important thing. He’s in good spirits, I am confident he will make a full recovery.
“I will go to see him in hospital after our FA Cup game at Fulham on Sunday.”