Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino has told his side to feed off the winning ”drug” in order to drag themselves out of trouble and avoid relegation from the Premier League, as reported by Sky Sports.
Southampton make the long trip to Burnley this weekend in the Premier League which starts the club’s crucial run-in until the end of the season.
Pellegrino’s side have relatively resolute of late, losing just one of their last eight matches in all competitions and have enjoyed a good FA Cup run, which has seen them reach the quarter-finals against League One side Wigan Athletic.
Pellegrino spoke about the situation and what his side need to do to get out of trouble this season.
Every single victory helps us to believe in our way and our model. This, for me, is the best drug for this team. I believe in the character and attitude of my team, and that is the most important thing right now.
We have a lot of away games and have to be really stronger than before. Every single moment will be either for us or against, and we have to be ready for that.
The Saints are in a horrible position in the league after struggling to cope this season and have shown a real lack of consistency. They have won just five matches in the Premier League this season and have really under performed with the squad which they have available.
Pellegrino also used Burnley as an example of just how tough the league has been so far this season.
If we use Burnley as an example, they are in the middle of the table, but they could not win for the past 10 games. Facing every single team is difficult because the Premier League is very tough.
We have to be fully focused and think about just one match at a time and we have prepared well this week for this game.
