The straggler continues to hope for his first win against table neighbors Leeds.
Coach Ralph Hasenhüttl and Southampton have exciting weeks ahead of them in the English Premier League. Table 17 is still waiting. The fans and the club are hoping for a win in the next four games until the next international break, a significant increase in the meager points account (4). On Saturday, table neighbor Leeds will visit Southampton, Hasenhüttl announced “one of the most intense games of the season”.
The Styrian predicted against the team of coach Marcelo Bielsa “many mistakes, because every team exerts a lot of pressure on the opponent”. In any case, you shouldn't expect the fine blade. “You won't get to see a five-star meal, it will be about winning the second balls,” said the 54-year-old, describing his expectations. It is bitter for him, however, that he not only has to do without the suspended captain James Ward-Prowse, but also striker Che Adams. More goals are urgently needed, the club has only scored five. “We have this problem”, stated Hasenhüttl succinctly.
Criticism of the VAR
He faces a penalty for allowing himself to be carried away by critical remarks about Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Mike Dean after the recent 3-1 at Chelsea. “I always have a bit of a problem when Mike Dean is the VAR because we haven't had any good experience with him, to be honest,” Hasenhüttl told BBC Radio. The FA then charged him with inappropriate behavior.
In the foremost regions of the table, the table runner-up Liverpool will be guest at Daniel Bachmanns Watford on Saturday. Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah is aiming for his 100th Premier League goal, Watford is hoping for the coaching effect under neo-coach Claudio Ranieri. Leader Chelsea, who is one point ahead of Liverpool, will appear in the London derby at surprise promoted Brentford on Saturday. The Manchester clubs, each one point behind Liverpool, face Leicester (United) away and Burnley (City) at home. Newcastle United will only have their premiere on Sunday under new Saudi owners at home against Tottenham.
