SOUTHAMPTON MANAGER RONALD Koeman believes his side can qualify for the Champions League next season, but wants his players to stop talking about it.
The Saints would leapfrog Manchester United and return to the top four if they draw with Liverpool at St Mary’s on Sunday, who currently sit four points behind them in seventh.
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With 13 matches still remaining in the Premier League, the Dutchman is keen to avoid getting distracted by the growing possibility of a remarkable achievement.
“I know the players around myself and the club are talking about the position in the table and about the possibility of being one of the top four teams,” he told reporters.
“But it’s too early to think about that. “We must keep focusing on doing what we have done so far. Maybe then – with four or five games of the season remaining – the situation will be much clearer.
“I think the Champions League is a good possibility but others have real quality in their team, and we don’t have that experience,” he added.
“They know how to play under high pressure but I believe we don’t have any pressure and we are surprising people with our position in the table. Most people didn’t expect Southampton to be in fourth place at the end of February.”
Koeman believes Saints can reach the promised land but doesn't want to talk about the C word
SOUTHAMPTON MANAGER RONALD Koeman believes his side can qualify for the Champions League next season, but wants his players to stop talking about it.
The Saints would leapfrog Manchester United and return to the top four if they draw with Liverpool at St Mary’s on Sunday, who currently sit four points behind them in seventh.
With 13 matches still remaining in the Premier League, the Dutchman is keen to avoid getting distracted by the growing possibility of a remarkable achievement.
“I know the players around myself and the club are talking about the position in the table and about the possibility of being one of the top four teams,” he told reporters.
“But it’s too early to think about that. “We must keep focusing on doing what we have done so far. Maybe then – with four or five games of the season remaining – the situation will be much clearer.
“I think the Champions League is a good possibility but others have real quality in their team, and we don’t have that experience,” he added.
“They know how to play under high pressure but I believe we don’t have any pressure and we are surprising people with our position in the table. Most people didn’t expect Southampton to be in fourth place at the end of February.”
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