Southampton football writer Adam Leitch is adamant Ramirez has the ability to be a hit but Steve Bruce will have to find a way of getting the best out of his loan signing week after week.
"There is no doubt Ramirez has unbelievable skills," Leitch told the Mail.
"It's up to Hull City to find a way of utilising it on the pitch every week.
"Steve Bruce will be figuring out what Ramirez's best position is in his team.
"He could play in the number 10 role playing deeper off the striker. He's never really had a consistent run in the team because of injuries and loss of form.
"There was a lot of expectation surrounding him when he first signed because £12m is a lot of money for a club like Southampton.
"But it's fair to say Ramirez hasn't delivered in the time he has been here.
"After a couple of seasons, maybe this move is the best for his career because he may not have featured much under Ronald Koeman who has brought in his own players."
Leitch accepts the next eight months will dictate where Ramirez's future lies.
If he does well, Saints could have him back or City could try and sign him permanently.
If he doesn't impress, he may have to look for a new club in Europe with Italy probably the most likely destination.
Leitch feels sorry for Southampton supporters who haven't seen the best of Ramirez during his time there and wouldn't be surprised if Ramirez was a City success.
"His future depends on how he does at Hull City," Leitch said.
"There will be no shortage of clubs in Italy looking to sign him if it doesn't work out at City. If Ramirez is a sensation at Hull, then Southampton could be forgiven for thinking he has settled into life in England and welcome him back next season.
"Southampton fans haven't seen the best of him which has frustrated them because they know he is a very talented footballer.
"They have seen flashes from him but just not often enough.
"He arrived at Southampton as a young man aged 21, now is the time for him to produce the goods and kickstart his career, but only if Steve Bruce can get more out of him than Nigel Adkins, Mauricio Pochettino and Koeman."
