Saints have just announced that Ralph Hasenhuttl will not be on the bench at St Mary's for the visit of West Ham United as he will be self isolating after a member of his household tested positive for Covid 19.

Saints have just released the following statement:

"Southampton Football Club can confirm that Ralph Hasenhüttl will not be in the dugout for this evening’s game against West Ham United at St Mary’s Stadium.

A member of Ralph’s household tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday (28th December), and in keeping with the club’s usual protocols and government guidance, Ralph is currently self-isolating whilst we assess the situation further.

Ralph will manage this evening’s game from home and will remain in contact with the team and coaching staff throughout the game via a video and audio link."

Another big blow for Saints and it is not clear who will be in charge in place of Hassenhuttl, but with the ability to watch the game via a video link as well as being able to communicate with the bench by phone, hopefully it will not be too much of a setback.

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Colburn added 15:20 - Dec 29 CONVID strikes again... And will continue to do so as long as we remain a herd community.. When will the majority wake up to this farce.. Never I assume... Enjoy the 'new way' of not living because we are so pathetic as a society, too brainwashed by the fear porn to think for ourselves.. We deserve it all until we stand up to these lies peddled by criminals with blatant conflicts of interest. Congrats to all you sheep out there for being their puppets.

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A1079 added 16:46 - Dec 29 Judging by all the noise on Radio 5 and various people supposedly from the football world commenting, I would not be surprised to see the football programme suspended after this weekend if not before.
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felly1 added 16:47 - Dec 29 Oh dear Colburn, sounds like you're yet another sucker to fall into the Paranoid, Internet addicted, conspiracy crankpot herd.
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darthvader added 17:09 - Dec 29 We are phucked without him shouting at them to press or to hold , lets hope they can do it without him tonight . Coyr
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SaintPaulVW added 17:19 - Dec 29 Hopefully they can hook the speakerphone up to the PA system so Ralph can bellow at them from home. I pity his poor neighbours. COYR
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