Ralph Hasenhuttl has left his post as Southampton manager, the club have confirmed.
The 55-year-old Austrian departs following Sunday's 4-1 home defeat by Newcastle United, which leaves Saints in the bottom three, with only one win from their last nine matches.
| Position Pos | Club | Played Pl | GD | Points Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 |
Everton
EVE
|
38 | -23 | 36 |
| 18 |
Leicester
LEI
|
38 | -17 | 34 |
| 19 |
Leeds
LEE
|
38 | -30 | 31 |
| 20 |
Southampton
SOU
|
38 | -37 | 25 |
A statement on the club’s official website says: "Hasenhuttl, who was appointed in December 2018, departs having made a significant contribution to the club, overseeing some memorable results and also playing a key role in the development of our club infrastructure, identity and playing squad.
"However, we now believe it is an appropriate time to make a change."
First-team lead coach Ruben Selles will take charge on an interim basis. Saints visit Liverpool on Saturday.