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Southampton's under threat boss Mauricio Pellegrino is not to blame for terrible Premier League run, insists midfielder Oriol Romeu

Southampton midfielder Oriol Romeu insists the players are still behind manager Mauricio Pellegrino despite a dreadful run of one victory in 14 Premier League games.

The manager was booed off the pitch at the final whistle after Sunday's 2-0 defeat by Liverpool left Southampton in 18th place in the Premier League.

Supporters also taunted Pellegrino with chants of 'You don't know what you're doing' after his substitutions.

Mauricio Pellegrino has the backing of his players despite their recent poor run in form
Mauricio Pellegrino has the backing of his players despite their recent poor run in form

Pellegrino questioned his players' character after the game, saying they needed to be more 'brave' in a second-half in which the hosts appeared to give up on their chances in the game.