Southampton are 'winning this league' - Downes
Southampton midfielder Flynn Downes says he and his team-mates have a "chip on their shoulder" he believes will help them win the Championship.
Flynn Downes, a key midfielder for Southampton, believes his team possesses a "chip on their shoulder" that will propel them to victory in the Championship this season. The club, which was excluded from last term's play-offs following a scandal known as "Spygate," remains in limbo awaiting potential punishment for head coach Tonda Eckert for his involvement in the spying on rival clubs.
Despite this, Downes, who has played over 100 times for Southampton since joining from West Ham in 2023, remains confident about their prospects for the upcoming campaign. He asserts that the club and its staff have united, fostering a mindset to right past wrongs and win the league, despite starting with a four-point deduction.
Southampton is currently in Germany for their pre-season training, where they have demonstrated a strong start with victories against Eintracht Braunschweig and Preussen Munster. In their upcoming fixtures, the team will face League Two side Colchester United in the Carabao Cup, followed by a league opener against Watford just a week later.
Downes, who feels in the best shape of his career and cites improved football IQ and physical fitness, is optimistic about the season ahead.
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