Ralph Hassenhuttl revealed he asked Leicester to allow Southampton score an equalising goal unopposed as their controversial opener left the Saints boss under pressure after 10 defeats in 13 matches.
Hasenhuttl was furious with the circumstances surrounding James Maddison’s strike early in the second half. When the home side restarted after a break in play, Southampton thought the ball would be returned to them – only for defender Lyanco to make a mistake when closed down by Jamie Vardy, leading to Maddison’s 18th of the campaign.
‘The offer I made was to let us score a goal when we kicked off after the first,’ said Hasenhuttl.