Ivan Juric makes major fitness claim ahead of Manchester United game | OneFootball

Southampton boss Ivan Juric has assured that all the players are fit and ready for the Manchester United match.

Today, Ivan Juric faces the biggest challenge of his Southampton tenure, so far. Three Premier League defeats followed by an FA Cup third round win isn't anything surprising.

Well, not for the Southampton fans who had already seen enough of these results under Russell Martin. What could separate Juric though, is whether he continues this winning momentum in the Premier League.

According to Transfermarkt stats, the Saints have strung two consecutive wins together only once this season.

Thus, winning against Manchester United will be a huge achievement. For that to happen, Southampton need to ensure that all of their players are fit and ready to give their best.

Luckily, Ivan Juric has some good news pre-match.

Ivan Juric makes major fitness claim ahead of Manchester United game

In the press conference, a journalist asked Juric about the current state of Flynn Downes' injury. Juric revealed that the midfielder has properly recovered and further made an interesting fitness claim about the squad.

As quoted by the Daily Echo reporter George Rees-Julian, Juric said: "We will see if he can play from the beginning or later. I think everybody is fit. Everybody is okay."

Everyone remembers how the Saints struggled in the absence of Aaron Ramsdale.

Further, Southampton know that they will have to battle tonight with the Red Devils to take some points. Therefore, this news comes at the perfect time for Southampton.

Lastly, the Saints must take their chances well throughout the match. Last month, a shocking stat highlighted that Southampton had created the fewest chances in the Premier League.

So, this must change for the better at the Old Trafford. Should the Saints create some good chances, they could be in a commanding position to dominate the game.