Ralph Hasenhuttl’s “work ethic is unreal” and talk of interest from Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund has come as no surprise to Southampton legend Francis Benali.
The highly-rated Austrian continues to catch the eye with his efforts at St Mary’s having preceded Julian Nagelsmann at RB Leipzig, with his stock already rising in the Bundesliga.
He adjusted quickly to the demands of Premier League life and has responded positively to any setbacks suffered along the way – including a humbling 9-0 defeat to Leicester.
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Southampton are riding high in 2020-21, with the south coast outfit perched above big-hitters such as Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal.