tonight’s Carabao Cup tie, although the following two games are likely to have a bigger say on his future.
The Saints face Manchester United on Saturday then go to Tottenham, which looks a daunting task. But there must be a reaction because they then play Cardiff, Huddersfield and West Ham in December,
MARK HUGHES fears he is running out of time to save his job at Southampton. The Welshman is under no illusions that results must improve after his side sank into the drop zone after Saturday’s defeat at Fulham. Hughes (left) travelled with the team to Leicester for IN A HANDY POSITION Puel is hungry to bring silverware to the club – and the fifth round is up for grabs tonight which will be pivotal. Even though Hughes kept them up last season, there is a feeling the squad is underachieving.Southampton could turn to ex-Ajax boss Peter Bosz or former Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim as replacements, while Brendan Rodgers and Sean Dyche are possibles, but are in work already.