Should Onuachu start against Arsenal?

Southampton's Paul OnuachuImage source, Getty Images
  • Published

Former Southampton player Jo Tessem tells the Goin' Home With Adam And Jo podcast that he wants Paul Onuachu to start in the Saints' next match against Arsenal: "Look at Bournemouth [on Monday], what did they do when they won the ball? They crossed the ball into the box and had someone there. It's classic, I think you need it.

"I don't want my striker in my own half of the pitch. I want a target man, I want someone who will stay [high up the pitch] and not come short. I think that's the wrong way.

"You've got to go more direct and get the ball where you create problems. We just need a threat up there."

BBC Radio Solent's Adam Blackmore added: "I think that's about the work they [Bournemouth] do, not having a big striker. As soon as they get into the area, they bomb into the box to meet the ball. Their work rate is phenomenal. Their identity is there to see."

Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds

Related topics