The Southampton head coach challenged Paul Onuachu after the forward’s winning goal in Saints’ triumph at Portman Road.
Ivan Juric believes Paul Onuachu can score more often after the Nigerian came up trumps in Southampton’s 2-1 win over Ipswich.
Ipswich vs Southampton
Joe Aribo put the cellar-dwelling side 1-0 up after 21 minutes, but the away side’s advantage lasted 10 minutes before Lian Delap levelled just after the half-hour mark.
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It stayed that way until Onuachu finished from close range in the closing minutes of normal time to seal only their second triumph of 2024-25 and a first under Juric.
The Southampton boss praised Onuachu afterwards, stating that the towering striker can be even more prolific for the basement club.
Paul Onuachu celebrates scoring for Southampton against Ipswich on February 1, 2025 (Credit: Imago)
“I’m sure he can score lots of goals,” said the Saints boss to BBC Match of the Day. “He has the characteristics and he is really working hard. Great man.”
Despite the success, Southampton’s position remains precarious as eight points separate the 20th-placed club from Leicester in 18th and Wolves in 17th before the latter play Aston Villa in Saturday’s tea-time fixture.
What next for Southampton?
Juric’s men host Burnley in the FA Cup next Saturday before returning to league action against Bournemouth on February 15.
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