Southampton coach: The season ends with strength

Turning Net reported on May 11 that after drawing Manchester City 0-0 in the 36th round of the Premier League, Southampton interim coach Rusk was interviewed by the BBC to review this key battle and interpret the team's goals.

Ruske highly affirmed the team's performance: "We hope to show resilience at the end of the season, and ultimately achieve the goal and get a draw. The whole team is proud of. Facing a top team like Manchester City, maintaining concentration when under high pressure is the key to victory. Although there are still several counterattack opportunities on the court, the overall defensive performance is remarkable. In addition to last Saturday's game, the team has made progress in tactical execution and coordination." He emphasized that Southampton's defensive discipline and tactical execution are the core weapons to compete with the giants.

Talking about the topic of "avoiding striking the lowest score of Derby County" that the outside world is concerned about, Rusk admitted that he did not regard it as his primary goal: "This record is not the focus of my attention. I care more about the team's performance in each game, the trajectory of continuous progress, and the creation of a positive team atmosphere. As long as the players can show their fighting spirit on the court and continuously improve their competitive state, the points will naturally reflect our efforts."

This draw with Manchester City not only added a highlight to Southampton's sluggish record this season, but also showed the team's tactical adjustment results under the leadership of Rusk. Although there is little hope of relegation, this Premier League "dark horse" still fights as honor with a tenacious attitude and uses practical performance to interpret the never-give-up football spirit.