3 matches that could lead Southampton to make a huge managerial decision

Russell Martin’s team needs to get back into the Premier League after the international break.

Being a newly promoted Premier League team, avoiding relegation is a big undertaking, and manager Russell Martin is aware that he needs to maintain Southampton’s position in the Premier League by continuously achieving strong results. With just one point from seven games, the Saints, who are now ranked twentieth in the Premier League table, have had a very poor start to the league season.

Southampton hasn’t been able to identify a consistent lineup in the Premier League, in contrast to other promoted teams like Leicester City, who recently won their first game against Bournemouth, and Ipswich Town, who have won four straight. For the Saints to learn from their mistakes and use those lessons to progress for the rest of the season, this international break is crucial.

Furthermore, if Southampton fails to produce positive results in the next games, a managerial change may be in store. Graham Potter, a former Chelsea manager, is the favourite to take Russell Martin’s place at the St. Mary’s Stadium. In light of that, the following three games could force the Southampton board to make a significant management choice.

3 matches that could lead Southampton to make a huge managerial decision

Leicester City

Under new Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, Leicester City returned to the Premier League as the 2023/24 Championship winners. Further Leicester City displayed their quality in the opening Premier League matchday by securing a 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspurs.