AS ROMA NEWS JURIC SOUTHAMPTON – The adventure of begins with a defeat Ivan Juric on the bench of Southampton. The new coach, called to revive a team in great difficulty, made his debut in Boxing Day against Julen Lopetegui's West Ham, losing 1-0 at St Mary's Stadium.
The match: Bowen decisive
The match, balanced for long stretches, was decided in the 59th minute by Jarrod Bowenwho broke the deadlock with a precise finish that left the Saints goalkeeper no chance. Despite their efforts, Juric's team was unable to find a concrete reaction and had to surrender to the solidity of the Hammers, who took home three precious points.
Southampton still last
With this defeat, Southampton remain anchored to the bottom of the Premier League table, with just 6 points won in 18 days. A dramatic balance that underlines the difficulty of a team that has yet to find its own identity and that is called upon to undertake a real undertaking to maintain the category.
Juric's challenge
The former Roma and Turin coach has accepted a very complicated challenge: inheriting a team in deep crisis and trying to build a comeback that appears almost impossible. “I'm here to improve the players and build a winning mentality,” Juric declared in the press conference before the match. However, his debut highlighted how much work needs to be done to reverse the trend.
The calendar gives no respite
For Southampton and Juric, time to regroup is limited. The next matches will be crucial to try to recover points and hope for a comeback. The Premier League, however, gives no respite and the former Giallorossi player will have to quickly find the right solutions to revive a team that seems to have lost confidence.
The bitter debut against West Ham is a wake-up call for the Saints, but the championship is still long. Juric will need all his charisma and his ability to build competitive teams to breathe new life into a Southampton team that is struggling to get back on its feet.
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