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Juric wants more intensity from beleaguered Southampton ahead of Newcastle test

Ivan Juric on the touchline last weekend
Ivan Juric on the touchline last weekendDan Istitene / GETTY IMAGES EUROPE / Getty Images via AFP
Southampton manager Ivan Juric (49) has spoken in his latest press conference as he prepares to face Newcastle United on Saturday afternoon.

Firstly, Juric was asked about Tyler Dibling and his future at the club as transfer rumours around the talented youngster continue to grow. 

"There are no assurances on football but I am pretty sure I will be coaching Tyler for the rest of the season. He is focused, concentrating and no problem." 

He next spoke on Albert Gronbaek and stated that he is an option to face the Magpies which will be another tough game for Juric. 

"He has done one training with us today and I think as an option for me, he will be for the next game. He was very good at Bodo/Glimt and the national team but had some problems at Rennes." 

He then commented on goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale who has picked up a slight knock.

"We had a problem with Rambo, the goalkeeper. He did something yesterday on the training pitch, we will see tomorrow."

Juric also spoke on Paul Onuachu who has been a standout player for the Saints this season. 

"He has had a good week with confidence (after scoring) but I like him because he's tough and training at the maximum." 

Next, he opened up on player reactions and training intensity as his side try to climb out of the relegation zone. 

"They understand. We have to raise our energy levels to do 95 minutes with high pressure and intensity. You cannot change everything but the players understand and are working hard." 

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