Ralph Hasenhüttl has lost his job
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Ralph Hasenhüttl is no longer the coach of Southampton FC. This was announced by the English Premier League club on Monday. The club recognizes the “significant contribution” of the former RB Leipzig coach.
Dhe Southampton FC has parted ways with its coach Ralph Hasenhüttl after around four years. The club announced this on Monday. This is Southampton’s reaction to the sporting downturn this season. After Southampton’s 4-1 home defeat by Newcastle United on Sunday, which was greeted with whistles from their own fans, the team are relegated in 18th place in the Premier League table.
According to the club, Hasenhüttl made “a significant contribution” and gave the club some memorable games. In addition, the Austrian had “played a key role in the development of the club’s infrastructure, identity and squad”, according to the club officials. “Nevertheless, we believe that now is the right time for a change.”
After leaving RB Leipzig in May 2018, Hasenhüttl took over the Saints in December of the same year and managed to remain in the class with the club.
Vorerst überinmmt Rubén Sellés
In the current season, however, the team had only won three and drawn three out of 14 games. Eight games were lost. “We’re below the line and in a very difficult situation at the moment,” the 55-year-old admitted after Sunday’s defeat. Assistant coach Richard Kitzbichler is also leaving the club with him.
On Wednesday, Southampton FC play Sheffield Wednesday at home in the League Cup. Then Rubén Sellés, coach of the second team, will look after the team on an interim basis. A permanent successor to Ralph Hasenhüttl should be announced in due course, it said.
