Still 'one of the brightest young managers in Europe'
French football expert Julien Laurens believes Will Still could be great for Southampton because he can "lead a project like this".Still, who is leaving French side Lens to move back to the UK, is the frontrunner for the Saints job. "I think he feels ready for a challenge in the Championship for a good project or in the Premier League and it looks like Southampton could be the club. I think Southampton would be very lucky to have Will Still next season," Laurens told BBC Radio Solent."I think he's one of the brightest young managers in Europe - there's no doubt. His tactical ability, man-management skills he has, the way he conducts himself, the attitude and behaviour. He is a great guy to have and he's a bit stubborn - I think he would admit that himself!"But I think you need to be strong-minded to succeed in this kind of environment. I think he would be great for Southampton because he can lead a project like this."He reminds me sometimes of a young Thomas Tuchel, simply in the sense that they have similar pathways a little bit and Tuchel was quite big on counter-pressing like Will is. Not too much possession like Russell Martin that's for sure, it's a bit more direct at times."He also adapts to his players well so it will depend a lot on the squad he inherits at Southampton and he will adapt to that. He has got clear instructions and style of what he wants to do, especially in terms of pressing and counter-pressing."Listen to the full interview on BBC Sounds
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