Southampton sack manager Ralph Hasenhuttl

Southampton sack manager Ralph Hasenhuttl

Southampton have have parted company with manager Ralph Hasenhuttl, the Premier League club announced on Monday.

The club are reported to have wanted to wait until after the World Cup break, but a string of poor results led them to act sooner.

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The decision follows their 4-1 defeat to Newcastle on Sunday, leaving them 18th in the table.

“Southampton Football Club can confirm it has parted company with Men’s First Team Manager Ralph Hasenhuttl. First Team Assistant Coach Richard Kitzbichler has also today left the club,” Southampton said in a statement.

“Everyone involved with the club would like to express their sincere thanks to Ralph for all of his efforts, as well as the unwavering commitment he has shown throughout his time as manager.”