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Southampton: Joe Thomlinson worried for Saints’ future if Ralph Hasenhuttl leaves

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Speaking on the latest edition of Football Daily’s Sunday Vibes, Sky Sports’ Joe Thomlinson has been speaking all things Premier League as we enter the business end of the 2020/21 campaign. 

Whilst talking about Southampton, Thomlinson stated his fear for the Saints ahead of this summer, with the side free-falling since the turn of the year.

The presenter believes the Saints could be in real danger of losing their manager Ralph Hasenhuttl during the summer, with the Austrian having done a sterling job since arriving at the club.

Southampton won their game on Saturday against bottom side Sheffield United, but the 2-0 win marked their first victory in the league since they beat Liverpool on 4th January.

Speaking on the subject of Hasenhuttl’s future, Thomlinson had this to say.

He said: “I think he could still go to a pretty decent side, especially in Germany. Maybe like a Europa League, low-level Champions League side. I wouldn’t have any problem with him at that level. And I’m sure he’d do a really good job.

“Southampton, I am slightly worried about genuinely falling apart next season. If they get no investment, they could be in big, big problem areas.”

Will Hasenhuttl leave Southampton this summer?

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TIF Thoughts on Thomlinson’s comments on Hasenhuttl…

Hasenhuttl has impressed during his time at the Saints, with the win over Liverpool showing he is capable of managing at a high level. But the recent freefall is concerning and could affect the future of players such as Danny Ings, who may want to leave for a bigger club this summer if the club do not progress further.

It remains to be seen what kind of effect a Hasenhuttl departure would have on Southampton, though given they have flirted with relegation before and during the Austrian’s own tenure, the club would have to ensure that they get the appointment of his eventual successor right to avoid heading backwards.

All being well, however, the current boss will remain at the helm to continue his work at St. Mary’s.

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