Wagner is optimistic about Premier League survival despite being in the bottom three
Monday 5 February 2018 17:10, UK
Huddersfield manager David Wagner has told his players not to panic in their FA Cup replay against Birmingham.
The Premier League side go to Birmingham on Tuesday after a 1-1 draw in the fourth round, knowing a tie against Manchester United awaits the winners.
Wagner spoke of the advice he has offered to his players, with his side failing to win in the Premier League since December 16.
"Don't start to overthink situations and don't start to panic or lose your calmness," Wagner said. "We have to show exactly what we like to do and what we have to do."
Wagner spoke about the boos from Huddersfield supporters after their tie with Birmingham ended in a draw.
"They have every right, that was absolutely OK," he added.
"Our supporters had every right to show that they were not happy because the expectation was the Premier League side should beat the Championship team at home and reach the next round."
On the prospect of facing Manchester United next, Wagner said: "This is a nice present of course it is, this is what we work for.
"We have to be top on Tuesday because Birmingham is a good side if we want to reach the next round.
"We can go into this game without thinking about our Premier League defeat against Manchester United at the weekend."
Wagner feels Huddersfield are entering a vital period of the season after suffering their fifth straight Premier League defeat, at Old Trafford.
"Every win can help to give you a better feeling, a better mood, a better atmosphere," Wagner said. "We have numbers to have a good squad which has all the abilities to be successful."
