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Ivan Juric’s Southampton Challenge: From Derby Record to Wolves Humble Pie

Ivan Juric’s Southampton Challenge: From Derby Record to Wolves Humble Pie

Ivan Juric, the former Torino coach, has been linked with a move to Southampton as they battle relegation from the Premier League. Southampton's plight has been highlighted by Juric's call for the squad to 'be men' and break a long-standing winless streak against Derby County in the FA Cup, a record that has persisted since 1957.

Despite the pressure, Juric faced a setback when his comments about Wolves, calling them an 'easy' opponent, backfired after Wolves secured a victory under Vitor Pereira's guidance. This forced Juric to eat humble pie, acknowledging the strength of the Wolves team.

Southampton's potential appointment of Juric comes at a critical juncture as they look to avoid the drop. Juric's experience and no-nonsense approach could be the catalyst needed to galvanize the team and turn their fortunes around in the remaining matches of the season.

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