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title: "Vestergaard hopes to be given chance to impress"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Elliott Cuff"
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published: "2018-12-07T20:41:17Z"
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# Vestergaard hopes to be given chance to impress

Southampton defender Jannik Vestergaard hopes to be given a fresh start under new manager Ralph Hasenhüttl.

The Denmark international has struggled for consistent game time since signing from Borussia Monchengladbach in the summer, featuring just eight times this season.

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But with Hasenhüttl having taken his first training session on Friday, Vestergaard hopes the impressive coach will give him his chance to impress. As quoted by the [Daily Echo](https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/17278852.southampton-defender-jannik-vestergaard-on-ralph-hasenhuttl/?ref=rss&fbclid=IwAR1VYseR1iAlwc4-D-pEZRKAkoKCiKAe2cmcdiUO_69xP6K2PkFxxdmpQRU), Vestergaard said:

> You want to leave an impression and show the best side of yourself.

> It’s a new start for everyone. He comes in with an open mind and even will start from zero.

> I don’t think this is just for me, I think everyone is now at the same level and needs to show themselves.

> This isn’t a good situation at the moment and no one is happy, but it is a good opportunity to start over.

Vestergaard has been largely kept out of the Saints team by fellow centre-backs Wesley Hoedt, Jack Stephens and Maya Yoshida. Instead of being deterred though, Vestergaard believes this can only benefit the club in the long run. He continued:

> This is a very competitive league and a very competitive team.

> We have a lot of good centre-backs who are fighting for two spots and obviously, everyone wants to play every game.

> I’m not happy with that, but I know I still have to show who I really am and what I can give to this team.