Claude Puel expects his Southampton squad to take responsibility after Charlie Austin injury

Daily Mail | December 12, 2016

Southampton manager Claude Puel admits other players will have to step up after Charlie Austin was ruled out for up to four months with a dislocated shoulder.

Puel has said Austin is likely need to surgery on his injury and could be sidelined for 'between three and four months'.

The striker's extended absence will be a major blow for Southampton given he has scored nine goals already this season and six of their 14 in the Premier League.

Charlie Austin is set to miss four months after dislocating his shoulder last week

The Southampton striker was forced off during last week's Europa League draw with Hapoel Be'er Sheva, a result that saw them crash out of the competitionu00a0 — The Southampton striker was forced off during last week's Europa League draw with Hapoel Be'er Sheva, a result that saw them crash out of the competition

Southampton manager Claude Puel has said the players must take responsibility to compensate for the four-month absence of Austin

Jay Rodriguez started up front in the 1-0 win over Middlesbrough on Sunday while Shane Long came off the bench in the second half.