Che Adams insists 'the goals will come' for Adam Armstrong

Armstrong, a £15million summer signing from Blackburn Rovers, opened his account for the St Mary’s side after just 22 minutes of his debut at Everton back in August.

But since then, the former Newcastle striker has gone nine games without a goal in all competitions.

It took 30 appearances for Adams to score his first Saints goal after he signed from Birmingham City back in 2019.

And while chances may not be finding the net for Armstrong at present, Scotland international Adams insists “no-one is too bothered”.

Quizzed about playing alongside Armstrong after Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Watford, winning goalscorer Adams told the Daily Echo: “He’s a great guy off the pitch as well and that’s what makes it even better.

“It’s frustrating for him at the minute.

“I have been in that situation where it just wouldn’t drop for you, or defenders are getting blocks.

“It will come. At least he is getting into the positions to get those chances. So, no-one is too bothered about that, the goals will come.”

Armstrong scored 29 times in 43 appearances for Rovers last season, the tally paving his way back to the Premier League.

“He’s proved that he can score goals,” said Adams. “I don’t think anyone can fault him in that aspect.

“It’s just the same as all the team, you know? We play together, we lose together, so that’s all there is.”

Leicester-born Adams has now struck twice in as many games for Saints, having also fired in the Carabao Cup against Chelsea last week.

And the 25-year-old is eager to keep up his scoring form in a bid to cement himself in Hasenhuttl’s first-team plans.

He added: “It’s going well.

“Obviously, there is a lot of competition for places. Everyone is just making it hard for the manager to pick the players for the game.

“I think we are in a good moment at the minute. Hopefully we can continue with the game on Friday (against Aston Villa) at St Mary’s with the fans.

“We are happy to go into this week full of confidence.”