Southampton: Three current players that are vital to Saints' future

Southampton: Three current players that are vital to Saints’ future

By Marc Walker | Apr 5, 2020

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Giovani Lo Celso of Tottenham Hotspur battles for possession with James Ward-Prowse, Jan Bednarek and Ryan Bertrand of Southampton during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary's Stadium on January 01, 2020 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) /

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Ralph Hasenhuttl, Manager of Southampton (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) /

Despite being 16 months into his spell as manager, Ralph Hasenhuttl’s work with Southampton remains a work in progress.

The Austrian would probably like more funds to play with to ensure he has the right players in his squad to perform as he wants them too.

This is not that simple though given that Saints are battling to recover from previous transfers that have not paid off and a subsequent slide down the Premier League table.

Because of these factors, the job that Hasenhuttl is doing is having to be done more slowly – we have seen steps forward with the implementation of his style of play this season, but also steps back like the 9-0 loss to Leicester City.

One thing that he does have in his favour though is a number of talented players in his ranks at St Mary’s.

Here is a look at three who may prove to be most vital in his long-term plans: