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Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl blasts his OWN goalkeeper Alex McCarthy for his ‘unacceptable’ decision to stay on while injured, claiming he cost the Saints two points in their draw with Brighton

Ralph Hasenhuttl has blasted Alex McCarthy's lack of professionalism for failing to admit the extent of his hamstring injury that cost Southampton two points against Brighton.

Neal Maupay's last-ditch tap-in scrambled Brighton a 1-1 Premier League draw at St Mary's, with the French striker played onside by James Ward-Prowse.

The Saints skipper had raced back to cover McCarthy's left post from Jakub Moder's added-time free-kick, with the home keeper fearing he was not mobile enough to protect the entire goal.

Alex McCarthy was clearly struggling with an injury against Brighton but decided to stay on

A furious Hasenhuttl was left to lament a victory that slipped away in a manner he considered entirely avoidable.