Jozy Altidore Needs To Be Patient At Hull City - Bob Bradley

Jozy Altidore is yet to establish himself in the first-team plans of Phil Brown at Hull City following his temporary switch from La Primera side Villarreal, and the 19-year-old, currently on international duty with USA, has been told by Bob Bradley to wait for his chance.

"Whenever a player moves to a different club, or changes in a club in terms of management or different players that come in or out, there are challenges," said Bradley to Sport Hull.

"That initial challenge of earning respect, getting on the field, there's no timetable there. Jozy had a great start when he went into his first game and helped set up the winning goal, but Hull has had a difficult stretch."

Brown has instead opted for the experience of Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink as the spearheading striker while the Tigers try to claw their way out of their current slump. Bradley has witnessed first-hand Altidore's international form, and believes he will turn into an effective commodity for Brown.

"They've also added some players. Jozy has learned in his young career that this is all part of it. He comes into our camp I think motivated, but it is a concern that players aren't getting regular time.

"We're all hopeful that because he's talented, because Hull saw that talent, that the opportunities there will come and again, I think Jozy understands that he has to work hard and nothing will be given to him."

Alan Dawson, Goal.com UK