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Saints boss says the Sky Blues are 'perfect' match-up
Coventry Telegraph
|December 19, 2025
SOUTHAMPTON boss Tonda Eckert has said the big game this weekend against Coventry City is the 'perfect game' for his Saints side.
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Southampton boss Tonda Eckert is happy to see his side take on Coventry City this weekend
Eckert had won six of his first seven outings as Saints boss before seeing them lose to Norwich last time out.
But speaking to BBC Radio Solent this week, Eckert said playing the Sky Blues was the best game possible for his side right now.
He said: "If you have big ambitions for the season you have to be disappointed with Saturday (but) it's important to clear your head. We'll be fully prepared to go big on Saturday.
This story is from the December 19, 2025 edition of Coventry Telegraph.
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