Southampton is preparing to take on Bristol City on Tuesday evening with a kick-off scheduled for 8 PM. Manager Will Still is eager for another opportunity to secure three points after his team created numerous goal-scoring chances against Swansea City over the weekend but failed to capitalize, resulting in a frustrating draw that saw Southampton drop crucial points.
Despite the setback, Still remains optimistic and believes his team’s attacking style will yield results against seventh-placed Bristol City, who are known for their high-pressing game. “Yeah, bring them on. The more games there are, the more opportunities there are to go again,” Still remarked when discussing the upcoming match.
Reflecting on the Swansea game, Still emphasized the quality of their performance despite not finishing their chances, which he hopes will translate into goals against Bristol. “Hopefully, we play as well as we have and are rewarded for what we’re trying to do,” he added while assessing his squad’s fitness and readiness for the challenge ahead.
The coach mentioned that he enjoys facing high-energy teams that press aggressively, as he believes it suits Southampton’s style. He acknowledged the tactics employed by Swansea, which included time-wasting strategies, but expressed hope that the game against Bristol will feature more intensity and allow his players to demonstrate their potential.
Southampton’s away form has been markedly better this season, with 11 goals scored on the road, although five of those came from Carabao Cup matches. Still noted that playing at home often brings a different dynamic, with teams sitting back more defensively. “Maybe there’s a tiny bit more space to run into when playing away,” he suggested, as he reflected on the difficulty of breaking down well-organized defenses in home fixtures. Still concluded that it was important to focus on moving forward and capitalizing on the chances created, as he felt that Saturday’s match should have garnered a more convincing scoreline.
With his determination and the team’s potential shining through, there is hope amongst the Southampton supporters that they will soon find their clinical touch in front of goal.