In an unexpected twist during his first official press conference, Southampton FC’s new manager, Ivan Jurić, surprised fans and journalists alike by revealing his passion for metal music.
Juric plans to introduce an intense, aggressive style of play, drawing inspiration from his favorite music genre: death metal. After observing Saints‘ draw with Fulham from the stands on Sunday, he officially began his role on Monday upon receiving his visa.
“When I was young I liked death metal music a lot and it’s something my style of football is a lot like,” Jurić said. “It is a high-pressing style. Now [I’m] a little bit less [of a death metal fan], I’m a little bit soft now.”
He previously mentioned that he first got into the music of METALLICA and MEGADETH before exploring heavier bands like NAPALM DEATH, OBITUARY, and CARCASS.
“I’m not a golf man, it’s not the game for me … I’m a little more aggressive,” he said. “Now it’s important to work hard and understand everything that has happened.”
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