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Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino questions players' commitment to the club after Leicester thrashing

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Mauricio Pellegrino has warned his Southampton players he is ready to ditch anyone that is not fully committed to the club.

Pellegrino was forced to apologise to Saints fans on Wednesday night after his side endured a humiliating 4-1 defeat at home to Leicester.

Southampton were three down at half-time at St Mary's and their abject display earned them a chorus of boos at the end.

Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino has questioned his players' commitment
Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino has questioned his players' commitment

They now face a trip to third-placed Chelsea on Saturday and Pellegrino admits he has had to remind his players of their responsibilities.