Mauricio Pellegrino has insisted Southampton will remain 'professional' on welcoming former boss Claude Puel back to St Mary's with Leicester.
New Saints manager Pellegrino admitted he is unsure how the home fans will respond to Frenchman Puel's return when he pitches up with the Foxes for Wednesday's Premier League clash.
But Pellegrino has claimed Southampton will maintain a businesslike approach with the ex-Saints manager, who guided the south coast club to an eighth-place finish in the Premier League and the league cup final last term.
'In football, everybody has different opinions,' said Pellegrino, when asked if he hoped Puel would receive a warm reception from Southampton's fans.