Grant Savoury, an attacking midfielder for Morton, believes that the team's enforced break could offer a much-needed reset as they prepare for their upcoming Championship match against Arbroath. With no game at the weekend, Morton's boss Ian Murray gave his players a few days off to avoid further injuries and allow his depleted squad to recharge.
Savoury, who has been recovering from an injury that has delayed his Morton debut, is hopeful of playing some part in the upcoming match. He believes that the rest could leave Morton returning with renewed energy as they chase their first points of the season.
"I think mentally there'll be a kind of bit of a reset," Savoury said. "And, also, with a few of the injured boys, it will have given them that bit time, a bit less pressure to get back for this weekend."
Now back among the squad at training, Savoury is also keen to use his experience to help the youngsters who have been thrust into senior football during Morton's injury crisis. The likes of Dean Black and Louie Murphy have been asked to make the leap from academy football into the Championship, with Savoury recognizing just how steep that learning curve can be.
"Obviously there is a big jump between youth football and first-team football," Savoury explained, "and I think until you're kind of in it, you don't always realize the kind of physicality and the speed of the game."
He believes that it will take time for these young players to get used to the physicality and speed of the game, but he is optimistic that their experience will be positive in the long run. "But it will be good for them definitely in the long run. I think it will only be positive."
Morton's upcoming match against Arbroath on Saturday could be a turning point for the team, and Savoury is eager to contribute to their success. He hopes that the enforced break will help his teammates return with renewed energy and focus, and he is ready to support the young players as they navigate the challenges of senior football.
