Southampton head coach Ivan Juric has hinted at pairing Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu, and Cameron Archer as a striking duo as the Croatian continues to explore new options to boost his team’s attacking performance due to their struggles to escape the relegation zone.
The Saints currently sit at the bottom of the Premier League table with a meager nine points from 26 games, a whopping 13 points adrift of 17th-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The team’s relegation prospect is compounded by injuries, which have forced Ivan Juric to deploy Nigerian midfielder Joe Aribo to the left side of a back three, and with injured defenders yet to return, Aribo may continue in this unfamiliar role.
With relegation looming, Ivan Juric may be forced to consider another tactical shake-up, possibly pairing Onuachu and Archer up front to exploit their complementary skills
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Onuachu excels as a target man, bringing others into play with his ability to hold up the ball and play with his back to goal. His silky footwork and vision also make him a valuable asset in attack. Archer, on the other hand, is a pacey forward with exceptional dribbling skills and agility, making him a nightmare for defenders to deal with.
When asked about the possibility of Onuachu and Archer playing together, Ivan Juric stated in his pre-match press conference that “it’s an option.” With both strikers scoring only two goals each in the premier league this season, the head coach will be hoping that pairing them together can help them find their scoring form.
However, the Saints face Chelsea next, and Ivan Juric will be seeking an immediate turnaround in fortunes as a win against the out-of-form Blues would be a massive boost to their survival hopes.
As the season enters its final stretch, Ivan Juric knows that every game is a must-win for his team and he’ll be relying on his players to show the fight and determination needed to stay in the Premier League.
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