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Luke Osman

Luke Osman

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Football Content Executive at Fresh Press Media Ltd.

Hasenhuttl explains his decision to substitute Redmond against West Ham
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Hasenhuttl explains his decision to substitute Redmond against West Ham

Nathan Redmond was brought off at half-time during Southampton’s 1-0 defeat to West Ham United at the weekend. The winger has been struggling to develop consistency in recent weeks, but Ralph Hasenhuttl has kept the faith in him and ensured that he is still a mainstay in his starting line-ups. However, the boss opted to […]

Southampton 0-1 West Ham: Four Findings
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Southampton 0-1 West Ham: Four Findings

Southampton succumbed to a disappointing 1-0 home defeat to West Ham United on Saturday evening. Following a 2-1 loss at the hands of Newcastle United a week before, Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men had hoped to pick up where they left off on home soil having previously achieved back-to-back wins at St Mary’s. However, West Ham were […]

Lemina suffers injury in Galatasaray draw
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Lemina suffers injury in Galatasaray draw

Mario Lemina has been in the wars again and was forced off during Galatasaray’s 2-2 draw against Ankaragucu with an injury. The Gabon international started for Fatih Terim’s side but was unable to complete the match, as Selcuk Inan replaced him after 66 minutes. Niggling injury problems have plagued Lemina’s tenure at Galatasaray since he […]

Hasenhuttl blames ‘long balls’ for Saints’ loss to West Ham
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Hasenhuttl blames ‘long balls’ for Saints’ loss to West Ham

Ralph Hasenhuttl highlighted West Ham’s use of long balls as a key reason behind Southampton’s defeat to the East London outfit on Saturday night. Saints were beaten 1-0 by Manuel Pellegrini’s side, who came away from St Mary’s with all three points following a smart finish from Sebastien Haller in the first half. Hasenhuttl was […]

Saints have reportedly made an offer for Todibo
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Saints have reportedly made an offer for Todibo

Southampton have reportedly firmed up their interest in Jean-Clair Todibo by making an offer to sign the defender in January. According to the printed edition of Spanish news outlet Mundo Deportivo, as translated by Sport Witness, Saints are among five clubs who have already made proposals to recruit the Barcelona centre-back. Todibo’s future with the […]

Long discusses his partnership with Ings
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Long discusses his partnership with Ings

Shane Long has been explaining why his partnership with Danny Ings has caught the eye in the past fortnight. The Republic of Ireland international spoke to The Daily Echo about his relationship with Southampton’s top goalscorer, who has five strikes to his name in as many of his recent matches. Ings has been tried and […]

Nicholas believes Saints must keep faith in Hasenhuttl
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Nicholas believes Saints must keep faith in Hasenhuttl

Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas has stated that he feels Southampton must keep the faith in Ralph Hasenhuttl. The Austrian’s future at St Mary’s has come into question by some sections of the club’s fan base following a dismal first half of the season, which sees Saints currently languishing in the relegation zone. However, Nicholas […]

Hasenhuttl confirms Danso is fit following knock
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Hasenhuttl confirms Danso is fit following knock

Ralph Hasenhuttl has been discussing Kevin Danso’s time at Southampton so far, and the boss revealed to The Daily Echo that the Austrian has been nursing a minor knee problem. The defender was absent from Saints’ 18-man squad for the 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United last weekend, with the boss since confirming that the youngster […]

Valladolid director confirms Saints-linked Salisu could leave
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Valladolid director confirms Saints-linked Salisu could leave

Southampton, among a host of Premier League clubs including Manchester United, were linked with a move for Real Valladolid star Mohammed Salisu in November. Saints are believed to be one of several outfits considering triggering the €12 million release clause currently in his contract with the Spanish club, and a January move appears to be […]

Hasenhuttl hails ‘fantastic’ Pellegrini
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Hasenhuttl hails ‘fantastic’ Pellegrini

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini is fighting for his job at the club, but Ralph Hasenhuttl believes his opposite number is still ‘fantastic’. Speaking ahead of Southampton’s meeting with the Hammers, the Austrian was quizzed about his thoughts on the Chilean, who could be sacked if his side do not come away from St Mary’s […]

Hasenhuttl confirms Forster will not return in January
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Hasenhuttl confirms Forster will not return in January

Ralph Hasenhuttl has ruled out the possibility of Fraser Forster’s loan spell at Celtic being cut short in January. The goalkeeper has been in fine form for the Hoops this season, while Saints have encountered some troubles of their own between the sticks. Angus Gunn and Alex McCarthy have both featured for the club so […]

Southampton v West Ham: Combined XI
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Southampton v West Ham: Combined XI

Southampton face-off with West Ham United on Saturday in what can only be described as a six-pointer down at the bottom end of the table. Saints have a chance to overtake the Hammers and climb out of the Premier League’s relegation zone with a win, while the visitors could pull clear of the hosts with […]