“I can’t say yet but My job is at risk because of him” – Southampton Coach Ivan Juric on Chelsea Star After Heavy Defeat
Following Southampton’s crushing 4-0 defeat to Chelsea, head coach Ivan Juric expressed his frustration, admitting that one Chelsea star played a key role in dismantling their game plan.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Speaking after the match, Juric praised Chelsea’s overall quality but highlighted the significant impact of a particular player who made life difficult for his team.
“Chelsea are a strong team with quality players who can win games for them. They might have lost some matches, but I knew we would struggle against them.”
He specifically pointed out Pedro Neto as a major threat, acknowledging his influence on the game.
“Pedro Neto caused us a lot of problems. He made things very difficult for us, but this is Chelsea—if you don’t play well, you will be punished.”
Juric also reflected on the team’s struggles and the challenges of maintaining consistency despite different managerial approaches.
“The numbers show that, regardless of the style of play or the coach in charge, the results remain the same. It’s a big lesson for us. We need to build something stronger and better.”
With Southampton featuring many young players, Juric hopes for continuity but acknowledges the uncertainty of football.
“Hopefully, I will continue working with the players, but in football, anything can happen if you don’t win games.”
As pressure mounts, Juric will be looking for solutions to turn things around before it’s too late.
