Ignore Manchester United and stay a saint
Southampton boss Ivan Juric believes rising star Tyler Dibling is better off staying at St Mary’s amid reported interest from tomorrow’s opponents Manchester United.
Dibling was the only bright spot for the Saints in a dismal season that is certain to end with an immediate return to the Championship.
The 18-year-old has established himself as a regular player on the right wing and stood out with his tricks and pace.
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These qualities are believed to have alarmed United, but new coach Juric believes the teenager is the perfect place to continue his footballing education.
“Absolutely, because he needs to play and improve, so of course it’s best for him to stay here,” Juric said.
Impressive in the striker role
Dibling has played a more attacking role in recent games as Juric tries to find a way to lead Southampton – who have just six points from 20 league games this season – to a miraculous escape.
He added: “I think he’s better when he plays further forward because he doesn’t have to do so much defensive work. He can score one-on-one, so it’s good for him to play up front at the moment.”
United host Southampton tomorrow and Ruben Amorim is starting to make an impression. The 2-2 draw at Liverpool on January 5 was followed by a penalty shoot-out win at Arsenal in the FA Cup last Sunday, with United showing plenty of fight in both games.
Juric said: “They have changed the manager and the style of play and are playing a 3-4-3 formation like (Amorim played) at Sporting. “They are trying to find the right way.”
