3 matches that could lead Southampton to make a huge...

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.

Against other promoted teams like Leicester City, who just defeated Bournemouth for the first time, and Ipswich Town, who have won

four straight games, Southampton still lacks consistency in the Premier League and a well-balanced lineup. For the Saints to reflect on

their mistakes and apply the lessons they’ve learnt to advance in the season, the international break is essential.

Furthermore, Graham Potter, a former Chelsea manager, is the favourite to succeed Russell Martin at the St. Mary’s Stadium should

Southampton fail to produce positive results in the next games. This could mean a managerial change is in the works. That being said,

the following three games could prompt the Southampton board to make a decision.

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

Leicester City, the 2023–24 Championship winners, made a successful return to the Premier League under new Chelsea manager

Enzo Maresca. Leicester City’s 2-2 tie with Tottenham Hotspurs on the first Premier League matchday was another example of their

superiority.

In response, Leicester City drew vital matches with Crystal Palace and Everton. Despite having a thrilling match against Arsenal as

well, Steve Cooper’s squad fell 4-2 on the road after conceding twice in the last minute.

Leicester City recently defeated Bournemouth 1-0 in the Premier League as a result of their strong defence and a spectacular finish

from Facundo Buounoanette. Leicester City, under the leadership of past Premier League golden boot winner Jamie Vardy, are a

strong team that strike a fantastic mix between developing players and depth in the squad. As such, Russell Martin’s team will be

looking forward to this home encounter at St. Mary’s Stadium.