INTERVIEW: Ozoh Previews Southampton Trip

David Ozoh's second Championship campaign continues to go from strength-to-strength.

He received the man-of-the-match award for his performance during the Rams' 2-0 victory over Stoke City.

RamsTV caught up with him to discover the mood in the camp ahead of a difficult fixture at Southampton this weekend.

On the prospect of playing the in-form Saints

We're excited. It's a big game. These are the games that we want to play. So, you know, the boys are buzzing and we can't wait. They're in terrific form.

It’s going to be tough. We don't really care about how many games they've won.

We're just focused on ourselves. So, you know, we're just applying ourselves week in, week out and, you know, hopefully we beat them on the weekend.

On the Rams current position in the Championship table

I wasn't expecting it. From day one, you could go back to all the interviews I've done and I’ve said the same thing.

The gaffer's brought a team that wants to win. He's brought players that have done this before, been promoted before and been at Wembley. So, I wasn't too surprised and I know the quality we have.

On his relationship with Patrick Agyemang and whether he has been in touch with his friend following his long-term injury

Patrick's good. I made sure to message him. You know, I've been injured a lot. I know how it feels.

It's lonely and I've tried to do everything I can to help him. It's tough. I see him as a big brother.

It really affected me, his injury. I'm not going to lie to you. For five minutes straight, I just couldn't stop thinking about it. You know, he's a strong lad.

But seeing him in a state like that was tough. And you could see it had an effect on the team in the stadium. And, yeah, it was sad.

You know, he's overcome a lot of things. So, I know he'll overcome this and he'll come back scoring soon.

On the journey through his own injury issues

At the end of the day, I’ve known that I was going to come back - so it’s a case of just staying strong.

It's part of the game. It's not the good part of football, but it happens.

And, you know, I'm going to be with him throughout his injury and make sure he's well.

On where his display against the Potters ranks during his time at Pride Park

I think it's top for me. Obviously, my game last season against Bristol was up there with the goal. But I just want to perform at the best of my ability.

I just want to win the ball, my duels, run forward with the ball and show everyone what I can do. It was good when it came off on Monday.

I want to use my strength and show my ability - being able to manipulate the ball out of pressure. I just wanted to say that I appreciated the fans when they sung my name.

On his relationship at the heart of midfield with Lewis Travis

Trav is a player that wants to win the ball. He doesn't stop talking before the game, after the game, during the game. And you need players like that.

He's a captain and he's a leader. So, you need players like that to get you up for games. It’s all good.

He plays deeper than me and he gives the ball to players higher up. It gives me licence to press higher up the pitch and win the ball back. And I'll give it to the lads, like Bobby Clark.