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Southampton's confidence is running out, admits Mauricio Pellegrino as axe hovers over Saints manager

Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino faces an uncertain future after his side slipped into the Premier League relegation zone after losing at home to Liverpool.

Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino scored to pile on the misery for Pellegrino who admitted the fans have run out of patience with him.

‘It's really difficult to ask for more support than this in this situation,’ he said. ‘I have to be grateful with the fans for respecting the players until the end. We have the same feelings right now.

Southampton have slipped into the Premier League relegation zone after losing to Liverpool
Southampton have slipped into the Premier League relegation zone after losing to Liverpool

‘We are responsible for this.