Official; Southampton sack manager Russell Martin after losing on promotion back to EPL

Official; Southampton sack manager Russell Martin after losing on promotion back to EPL

After almost four years in command, Ralph Hasenhuttl is leaving Southampton.

The squad is currently in the bottom three of the Premier League after losing six of its past nine games. First-team coach Ruben Selles will take over as interim manager.

Manager Ralph Hasenhuttl of Southampton has been fired, and negotiations have begun with Nathan Jones of Luton.

After the Saints’ 4-1 loss to Newcastle on Sunday, which put them in the relegation zone following six losses in nine top-flight games,

is leaving the team. Richard Kitzbichler, the assistant coach,Russell Martin: Southampton boss admits squad will not be 'perfect' for  season opener - BBC Sport

has also departed the team.When he took over at St Mary’s in December 2018,

the Austrian became the fourth-longest-serving manager in Premier League history.

In addition to Scott Parker, Thomas Tuchel, Bruno Lage, and Steven Gerrard,

he is the fifth premier league manager to be fired this season.Luton, a Championship team,

said on Monday that they had granted Southampton authorization to speak with Jones.

A statement read: “We would like to place on record that the Premier League club have approached the board in the correct manner,

for which we are grateful, and that the whole situation is extremely amicable with Southampton and with Nathan.

“On an interim basis, Southampton’s lead coach Rubén Sellés will oversee Wednesday’s Carabao Cup match against Sheffield Wednesday.

According to a Southampton statement, Hasenhuttl leaves the team after making a major impact.

He oversaw some memorable victories and was instrumental in the formation of the team’s identity, infrastructure, and playing roster.

But we now think this is the right moment to implement a change.

All those associated with the club would like to thank Ralph from the bottom of their hearts for all of his hard work and the steadfast dedication he has shown as manager.”

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