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By Joe Mcindoe

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Ralph Hasenhuttl of Austria the Southampton manager instructs his players during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Huddersfield Town at St Mary's Stadium on May 12, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Ralph Hasenhuttl of Austria the Southampton manager instructs his players during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Huddersfield Town at St Mary's Stadium on May 12, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 24: Mohamed Elyounoussi of Southampton during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 24: Mohamed Elyounoussi of Southampton during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /

A Fresh Start for Mohamed Elyounoussi

since signing in last summer’s transfer window, it’s fair to say that Elyounoussi has underachieved that the club. After making a transfer from Basel, the attacker has failed to score league goal, start regularly, or to make any kind of impact when on the pitch.

Although, the Norwegian hasn’t done anything particularly wrong he is typically anonymous during matches.

While speaking with the Southern Daily Echo, it’s clear that Elyounoussi believes improvement can be made.

The player said:

“They see that I have skills and am an important player for the club. But I need more time to develop and take the physical level required in the Premier League.”

Hopefully, the coming pre-season will be the required platform for Elyounoussi to launch his Southampton career. A change of system may yet unlock the bags of potential for the 24-year-old.

Unfortunately, a bad summer session will likely lead to a tepid season start and a swift January exit.