By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Southampton’s new manager Ivan Juric is rooting for Paul Onuachu to score for the club soon.
Onuachu arrived Southampton in January 2023 and has struggled to make impact at the club.
The Nigerian has failed to hit target in 22 appearances across all competitions for the Saints.
The 30-year-old was close to opening his goal account against West Ham United on Boxing Day.
Juric told the Daily Echo:”Onuachu scored goals in Belgium every year, 20 goals. In Turkey, it’s the same thing. It’s not the same thing playing in Turkey and Belgium compared to England.
“But it’s not one year that he scored 20 goals. I believe that he can do it. What I saw in these training sessions, he has his own characteristics.
“Long ball, keep the ball, the head is strong. It’s normal that he’s not the fastest player in the world, but in some games, I think he can do it well.
“In other games, maybe it’s better to play with Archer or with another one (upfront).”
