Southampton sack manager Ralph Hasenhuttl following Newcastle defeat

Ralph Hasenhuttl has been axed as Southampton boss (Image: Getty Photos)

Ralph Hasenhuttl has been dismissed as Southampton supervisor, bringing to an finish almost 4 years on the membership after becoming a member of in December 2018.

It has been a really troublesome begin to the season for the Saints, with a 4-1 defeat to Newcastle on Sunday leaving them 18th within the Premier League desk.

The loss was the eighth of their first 14 video games of the marketing campaign, which have seen them concede 24 targets and rating simply 12.

Hasenhuttl gave the impression of a doomed man after the Newcastle loss, requested if he might see a method out of the present hunch, he stated: ‘No…. Not for the time being.’

Requested if Sunday was more likely to be his final sport as Saints supervisor, the Austrian stated: ‘I've taken quite a lot of selections since I’m right here however I don’t must take this one.’

A membership assertion learn: ‘Southampton Soccer Membership can affirm it has parted firm with Males’s First Crew Supervisor Ralph Hasenhuttl.

‘First Crew Assistant Coach Richard Kitzbichler has additionally right now left the membership.

‘Hasenhuttl, who was appointed in December 2018, departs having made a major contribution to the membership, overseeing some memorable outcomes and in addition enjoying a key function within the improvement of our membership infrastructure, identification and enjoying squad.

‘Nonetheless, we now consider it's an acceptable time to make a change.

Ruben Selles will take cost on an interim foundation (Image: Getty Photos)

‘Everybody concerned with the membership want to categorical their honest because of Ralph for all of his efforts, in addition to the unwavering dedication he has proven all through his time as supervisor.

‘First Crew Lead Coach Ruben Selles will take cost of the facet on an interim foundation for our sport on Wednesday night time. The membership will likely be asserting a everlasting substitute in the end.’

Southampton tackle Sheffield Wednesday on Wednesday night within the third spherical of the League Cup earlier than travelling to Liverpool on Saturday within the Premier League.

Luton supervisor Nathan Jones is an early favorite with the bookmakers to exchange Hasenhuttl.

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