Southampton have sacked Ralph Hasenhuttl as their manager following a run of poor form.
The decision was announced today, a day after their 4-1 home defeat to Newcastle United in the Premier League.
The Austrian coach added Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo to his squad in the summer, but the Saints have had a horrid start to the campaign.
“Southampton Football Club can confirm it has parted company with Men’s First Team Manager Ralph Hasenhüttl,” the club announced on their official website today.
“First Team Assistant Coach Richard Kitzbichler has also today left the club.
“Hasenhüttl, who was appointed in December 2018, departs having made a significant contribution to the club, overseeing some memorable results and also playing a key role in the development of our club infrastructure, identity and playing squad.
“However, we now believe it is an appropriate time to make a change.
“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.”
The club added that first team lead coach Rubén Sellés will replace Hasenhuttl on an interim basis for their League Cup clash against Sheffield Wednesday on Wednesday night.
Hasenhuttl left Southampton in the relegation zone; they are 18th in the Premier League table with 12 points from 14 games.
Under the 55-year-old Austrian, Aribo was a regular feature, the Nigeria international playing all 14 Premier League games this season, 10 of them from the start, and scoring two goals.
