Southampton boss Ivan Juric has turned down any rumors suggesting striker Cameron Archer’s exit. Though the 23-year-old has suffered under Juric, Archer is working to match the manager’s playstyle.
When did you last hear a rational club unwilling to rely on its top season scorer? You may think there’s a marginal probability of this, especially in European football.
But, sadly, these are the present circumstances at Southampton. Still, it would be too soon to judge the club’s decision this early.
So far this season, forward Cameron Archer has been the Saints’ leading scorer in all competitions combined. Except that the 23-year-old’s last goal dates back under Russell Martin’s tenure.
With Ivan Juric’s incoming, Archer hasn’t had even a full 90 minutes once. But, this has more to do with tactical changes than anything else, as per Juric.
Ivan Juric drops verdict on £15m striker’s transfer links
As per the Daily Echo, speaking on the Englishman’s situation, Juric said: “I think Cameron is a very good player and a great guy. We changed the style of the game a little bit and maybe he suffered a little bit.”
Thankfully, Juric expressed Archer’s situation clearly. Had it been otherwise, who knows the forward might have been close to a move.
Witnessing Archer’s struggle for minutes at the Saints, he had been on the radar for various English clubs. In particular, the interest from Leeds was all over media outlets.
However, Juric has declined any move for him currently, saying: “He will stay with us and we will work with him. He’s working hard and at this moment, he’s with us.”
So far, it has been a tough month for Archer in Juric’s setup that emphasizes the role of wingers. Understandably, while Sulemana and Dibling have improved, center-forwards like Archer have struggled.
Still, as boss Juric mentioned, the 23-year-old can turn things around. After all, their top scorer can’t become pointless this soon.
It all starts with a confidence-boosting performance for Cameron Archer. Maybe a clutch goal against Ipswich today, who says no?
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Ivan Juric, the manager of Genoa, has finally spoken out about the transfer links surrounding their £15m striker. Rumors have been swirling about the player’s potential move to a bigger club, but Juric has put an end to the speculation with a clear verdict.
In a recent press conference, Juric stated, “I am not surprised by the interest in our striker, he is a fantastic player with a lot of potential. However, he is a key part of our team and we have no intention of selling him at this time.”
This statement will surely come as a relief to Genoa fans who have been worried about losing their star striker. It seems that Juric is determined to hold onto the player and continue building a strong team for the upcoming season.
It remains to be seen whether the player will push for a move despite the manager’s stance, but for now, Genoa fans can rest easy knowing that their £15m striker is staying put.
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