Southampton’s Flynn Downes, recently sidelined due to professionalism issues, is encouraged to draw inspiration from Kamaldeen Sulemana’s turnaround.
They say a man without an ego is nothing—fair enough. But sometimes, such sayings don’t hold up in practice. Just look at what’s happening at Southampton for proof.
Yes, we’re talking about the ongoing scuffle between Flynn Downes and Ivan Juric.
Long-time Saints fans know that Downes has been a hero figure for the club. However, the midfielder has struggled to adapt under Juric’s management.
After a couple of poor performances, Downes has been benched for about a month. And to make matters worse, Juric has left him out again for the upcoming Bournemouth match.
Reports suggest the likely cause is Downes’ lack of professionalism. Juric recently called out the former West Ham player, and now his exclusion from the squad has only added fuel to the fire.
In an interview quoted by the *Daily Echo*, Juric hinted at a possible resolution. “He is not in [the squad] at the moment. Like I said before, for me, nothing is not resolvable. We have to find the best way and decide.”
There’s hope, as Juric suggested. And he even pointed Downes to the path—learning from Kamaldeen Sulemana’s turnaround. “Maybe Kamaldeen Sulemana was a bad guy last season, now he’s a good guy,” said Juric.
The message is clear: if Downes mirrors Sulemana’s commitment and determination, he may regain his spot. If not, his future remains uncertain.
For everyone’s benefit, Downes would do well to follow the advice. It could mean not just his return to the squad, but also an overall boost for Southampton. Here’s hoping that turnaround happens soon.
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