Goalkeeper Hugo was one of Puel's first signings as Lyon boss in 2008 and spent three years playing under the ex-Monaco midfielder in Ligue 1.
Now firmly established as our number one stopper and club captain, Hugo will meet his former gaffer – now in charge of the Saints – for the first time in the Premier League this evening.
And it's fair to say 55-year-old Puel is relishing the moment!
“(Hugo) has a good level, good quality, character, and he's a good captain,” he said.
“He was my player at Lyon and I gave him the role of captain.