Southampton: How Ralph Hasenhttl has transformed the Saints as they battle for survival

Southampton: How Ralph Hasenhttl has transformed the Saints as they battle for survival
Southampton are by no means safe, but the door to the Championship has closed considerably in recent months.Under Mark Hughes, Southampton looked to have accepted their fate, second-tier football was on the cards and nine points in 15 matches hinted at a first Premier League relegation since 2005 – until Ralph Hasenhuttl turned up.5

Raplh Hasenhuttl has turned things around at Southampton

Change was needed. The board turned to the ex-RB Leipzig manager. His arrival was understated, was this the right man to lead a side languishing in 18th, away from danger and galvanise a squad depleted of confidence and purpose?The answer at present would have to be yes. Although Southampton are currently 16th and only two points above the drop, there has been a marked improvement in his brief reign. The ‘new manager effect’ is a age-old footballing myth, in which the boss is sacrificed and the team suddenly starts playing better, is readily reserved for a labouring club, struggling for form.However, wins over Arsenal, Everton, and Tottenham, a battling goalless draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and a narrow loss to Manchester United are indicative of that theory.These results you feel, could very well have been defeats only weeks earlier.A trip to Brighton, live on talkSPORT 2, is their next fixture, three points here are crucial.What is telling, is that the 51-year-old has won six of his 17 games, his predecessor Hughes managed just five in 27.5

Southampton have taken a high press approach to put the opposition under pressure

While the Austrian lacks the footballing CV of Hughes, Mauricio Pellegrino and Claude Puel, this does not appear to have impacted him as of yet.Hasenhttl has not only changed the mood on the South Coast, but the tactics and positions too, switching between a 3-4-2-1 and a 3-5-2 formation.He has gone from a back four to three centre-halves, Wesley Hoedt out and Jan Bednarek and Jannik Vestergaard coming in.Hughes’ preferred midfield choice was Pierre-Emile Hjbjerg and Mario Lemina. Hasenhttl has favoured Oriol Romeu, his presence offers the defence added protection.5

Oriol Romeu has now returned to the first XI under Hasenhuttl.

The high-energy press favours pushing back the opponent over possession, fuelled by intense, repetitive training sessions which he described as mind-blowing in his initial press conference. Make the opposition’s life as difficult as possible seems to be part of the theory.Bednarek has flourished under Hasenhttl, Nathan Redmond, move from the wing to a central role, is integral to the squad, so too is Danny Ings, while James Ward-Prowse has propelled himself back into England contention, winning his second cap against Montenegro on Monday night.5

James-Ward Prowse, Nathan Redmond and Danny Ings are key to Southampton’s survival

Credit must go to the manager, Southampton have history when it comes to producing young talent.Luke Shaw, Theo Walcott, Gareth Bale, the list goes on. That tradition appeared to have been forgotten, Hasenhttl is embracing it once more.The heady heights of Ronald Koeman’s time in charge, which over saw two top 10 finishes, seventh and sixth respectively, their highest ever Premier League points total of 63 and Europa League group stage qualification, seem a distant memory.What Southampton would give to rewind five years, but that’s the beauty of hindsight. Times have changed, survival not Europe is the objective.5

The Saints have a capable squad and will hope to stay up

Hasenhttl’s appointment was considered a gamble by some, his experience mainly confined to the second tier of German football and Southampton could still drop out of the Premier League.But what they do have now is a plan and optimism. Should they stay up, there is no reason why they cannot move themselves further up the table.A bit of rebuilding in the summer and Hasenhttl has a capable team, one which could and should push on.The players are there to do it and now, more importantly, so is the manager.

---

Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren filmed himself taunting and insulting Spain's players after Croatia's dramatic late UEFA Nations League victory on Thursday. Croatia beat Spain 3-2 with Tin Jedvaj

---

Manchester United have now passed the half decade mark of Woodward's leadership, and for all the money earned, it has accounted for nothing. Wolves are a far better run team than Manchester United in 2019; not to mention Manchester City, Liverpool, and Tottenham. So comes the question: what now?
Man Utd news: Ed Woodward reveals huge decision on next

---

Shop Overstock.com and find the best online deals on everything for your home. We work every day to bring you discounts on new products across our entire store. Whether you're looking for memorable gifts or everyday essentials, you can buy them here for less.
~ Manchester United manager latest: Eric - fp-news.com

---

ROMELU LUKAKU showed his class by consoling Presnel Kimpembe after Manchester United's stunning European win. The Belgian striker scored twice to leave his side a goal away from reaching the
Man United striker Lukaku consoles heartbroken Kimpembe while

---

Tottenham vs Chelsea: Premier League match preview, confirmed teams and live talkSPORT commentary stream Chelsea travel to Wembley for a huge London derby clash with Spurs as Premier League action
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur: Premier League match

---

Jun 13, 2019 · West Brom appoint Slaven Bilic as manager on two-year contract • Former West Ham manager gets job at Championship club • Club determined to return to Premier League, Bilic says
West Ham 'couldn't ask for a better atmosphere', says Slaven

---

Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy reveals how Bernardo Silva's exit came as a shock and sparked Monaco exodus Kylian Mbappe, Former Monaco stars Mendy and Bernardo Silva both moved to
Juventus Preparing €30 Million Offer For Monaco Star

---

Wales vs Denmark Live Score & Commentary - Catch Live Score updates & English commentary of Wales vs Denmark, UEFA Nations League 2018-19 2018. Also get the highlights & full match updates of
Wales 1 - 2 Denmark - Match Report & Highlights

---

ADVANTAGE Ollie Banks smashed home the winning goal Tranmere will take a slender advantage into their Sky Bet League Two play-off semi-final second leg after goal-line technology helped them secure a 1-0 victory over 10-man Forest Green at Prenton Park.
Tranmere 1-0 Forest Green: Rovers top ten-man Green in League

---

Paul Scholes has been charged with misconduct by the FA over an alleged breach of the betting rules governing football.. It is alleged that the former Manchester United midfielder, now a co-owner
Ex-Manchester United midfielder Scholes charged over alleged

---

Paul Ince has blasted 'stupid' Paul Pogba after he was sent off in Manchester United's Champions League last-16 first leg defeat by PSG on Tuesday night. The French midfielder received a second yellow card in the closing stages at Old Trafford for a foul on Dani Alves.
Paul Pogba red card: 'Stupid' Manchester United - goal.com

---

Harry Kane has been the Premier League top scorer for two seasons runningCredit: Getty Images. Kane starred for Spurs last However Dier says Tottenham have a lot of players who will be able to compete for the Ballon d'Or in future if they show the right attitude.
Harry Kane says scoring is great but Tottenham trophies

---

FA Cup final in numbers: Manchester City eye sixth success, while Newport striker Padraig Amond remains top scorer in this season's competition 5 - Newport's Padraig Amond is the top
LIVE FA Cup Liverpool News | One News Page

---

Emiliano Sala funeral: Cardiff boss Neil Warnock to attend service in Argentina on Saturday. Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock will attend the funeral of Emiliano Sala in Argentina on Saturday.
Emiliano Sala: Cardiff manager Neil Warnock to attend funeral

---

Christian Dannemann Eriksen (Danish pronunciation: [ˈkʰʁεstjæn ˈtænəmæn ˈeːˀɐ̯iksn̩]; born 14 February 1992) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the Denmark national team.
Christian Eriksen Statistics | Premier League

---

watch karnataka premier league live streaming
premier league live stream west ham
uefa champions league live streaming youtube bt sport
champions league live streaming gratuit
premier league live stream cr7
roma vs liverpool champions league live streaming
premier league live streaming indonesia
thai premier league live streaming
live football streaming jamaica vs antigua
live football streaming hesgoal
champions league final live streaming hd
ajax champions league live streaming
australia brisbane premier league live streaming
football live streaming free in india
uefa champions league live streaming hotstar
celtic champions league live streaming
south africa premier league live streaming
uefa champions league live streaming cr7
barcelona vs chelsea champions league live streaming
uefa champions league live streaming reddit
champions league games live streaming free
barcelona vs liverpool champions league live streaming
where to watch premier league live streaming
singapore premier league live streaming
karachi premier league live streaming
champions league live streaming indonesia
liverpool vs bayern champions league live streaming
premier league live streaming canada
indian premier league live streaming 2018
afc champions league live streaming
youtube barclays premier league live streaming
indian premier league youtube live streaming
football live streaming free quora
champions league live streaming real madrid
afghanistan premier league live streaming free
english premier league live streaming liverpool
free live premier league football streaming online
watch bangladesh premier league live streaming
champions league live stream goal
indian football premier league live streaming
premier league darts live stream reddit
ireland premier league live streaming
champions league final match live streaming online
live football streaming justin tv
afghanistan premier league live streaming
champions league live streaming quora
champions league live streaming switzerland
champions league live streaming india free
premier league live streaming arabic
premier league live streaming xfinity
champions league live streaming ronaldo 7
champions league live streaming barcelona vs manchester united
watch uefa champions league live streaming sportek
premier league live streaming ronaldo 7
liverpool champions league live streaming
premier league live stream espn
premier league live stream mobile
premier league live stream vpn
barclays premier league live streaming online free no sign up
uae premier league live streaming
football live streaming juventus
champions league live streaming in mobile
football live streaming bbc
liverpool premier league live streaming
premier league live streaming app free
dhaka premier league live streaming
real madrid vs juventus champions league live streaming free
premier league live stream free app
ajax aek champions league live streaming
dhaka premier league live streaming 2019
real madrid vs liverpool champions league live streaming
caribbean premier league live streaming 2018
champions league live stream manchester united
watch uefa champions league live streaming free online reddit
premier league lives live everton stream channel
premier league live streaming hotstar
football live streaming championship
football live streaming brazil vs belgium
indian premier league live streaming free
football live streaming free uk
champions league live stream japan
barcelona vs roma champions league live streaming
india champions league live streaming
champions league live streaming sky sports
afghanistan premier league live streaming channel name
english premier league live streaming youtube
roma vs barcelona champions league live streaming
masters champions league live streaming sony six
champions league final live streaming espn
zdf live streaming champions league
football live streaming in hd
champions hockey league live streaming
manchester united vs juventus champions league live streaming
dhangadhi premier league live streaming 2019
football live stream extension
premier league live streaming video
football live streaming manchester city
kuwait premier league live streaming
premier league liverpool vs manchester city live streaming
tottenham vs ajax champions league live streaming
paok aek champions league live streaming
english premier league live streaming espn
juventus champions league live streaming
football live streaming tv apk download
premier league live stream china
football live streaming service
epl live streaming hd
champions league draw 2018 live streaming
chelsea vs barcelona champions league live streaming
football live streaming mobile
live streaming of premier league football
live football streaming joker stream
football live streaming maruzi tv
bein sports premier league live streaming
bangladesh premier league live video streaming
football live streaming twitter
champions league live streaming cr7
football live streaming barcelona vs liverpool
live streaming premier league hari ini
football live streaming manchester united
how to watch uefa champions league live streaming
champions league live streaming juventus vs ajax
absa premier league live streaming
champions league live stream app android
scottish premier league live streaming free
real madrid champions league live streaming free
champions league live streaming gratis
tamil nadu premier league live streaming online
champions league qualification live streaming
football live streaming sites twitter
karnataka premier league live streaming free
champions league live streaming hd
champions league live streaming hotstar
atletico madrid vs juventus champions league live streaming
premier league live stream deutsch
premier league live stream epl
football live stream english commentary
world snooker champions league live streaming
dhaka premier league live match streaming
saudi premier league live streaming
premier league live stream brighton
live streaming of uefa champions league draw
champions league live streaming sites
football live streaming channels in pakistan
bangladesh premier league live streaming
champions league live streaming real madrid vs bayern munich free
youth champions league live streaming
#Ronaldo #Futbol #barcelona #soccer #beinsportsusa #amsterdam #futbolmexicano #Casillas #halamadrid #navas #pogba #nike #Mancity #likeforlike #ucl #degea #deporte #juventus #meme #UCL #tottenham #manchestercity #Rooney #Football #premierleague #liverpool #espndeportes #BayernMunchen #Like4Like #durhamregion #Barcelona #realmadrid #likeforlikes #laliga #ChampionsLeague #messi #Manchesterunited #sports #oshawa #likes4likes #Bale #footballmemes #telemundodeportes #zinedinezidane #Instagood #CristianoRonaldo #manchester #goals #ronaldo #europaleague #manutd #beinsports #bundesliga #Ajax