Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic has mixed feelings about the upcoming international break.
The Tigers are fifth in the Championship table and host relegated Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday (15:00 GMT) before the two-week break for international matches.
"It's good we have a two-week break," Jakirovic told BBC Radio Humberside.
"(But) We have eight international players and I hope they get some minutes but it's more important they stay healthy."
Hull have suffered a number of injury problems throughout the season and Jakirovic is wary of asking too much of players returning from long trips with their national teams.
"We may have some problems when they return from the international games – Ivor Pandur (Croatia) is in South America, Semi Ajayi (Nigeria ) is in Jordan, and Liam Miller is with Canada in Toronto so that could be a problem but we will see when they come back," he added.
"I understand the World Cup is coming and the players want to be on their list and it is a big dream for them. We are proud of our international players."
Jakirovic also confirmed Hull decided not to appeal against the sending-off of Charlie Hughes against West Bromwich Albion last weekend after he realised the suspension will only be for one game rather than two, so the defender will miss the meeting with Sheffield Wednesday.
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