da cassino： The loss of Ronald Koeman, despite his wonderful period at the club, is just a drop in the ocean for Southampton.
da betano casino： A club that has sadly become accustomed to losing managers, players and even club heroes as soon as they begin to build a bond will surely bounce on from this setback as they did from the losses of Pochettino, Lallana and Schneiderlin.
A magnificently run football club, Southampton are an excellent example to the rest of European football and tend to get their recruitment, of both coaching and playing staff, absolutely spot on.
The new manager is going to have some task when he arrives, mind. Ronald Koeman will likely be sniffing around to sign his former players, even before some of the clubs with the token of European football begin to lure some of Saints’ stars away.
Summer is not always a dream for Southampton, the poor folks on the south coast.
Whatever happens, they must keep these FIVE…
Virgil van Dijk
Van Dijk was one of the supreme central defenders last season, as he displayed the full array of defensive skills out of possession and proved himself as a gifted ball-player when on the ball.
A certain upgrade on Dejan Lovren, Van Dijk will be a target for many clubs this summer and it’s easy to understand.
Any player who can play the simple defensive parts of the game as well as spray the ball across the pitch is going to be much-desired in modern football.
Sadio Mane
Mane scored 11 goals last season, but his continued inconsistencies in form, often associated with transfer windows it seems, are a concern.
Southampton, depending on who is named the new manager, might just be open to selling on the forward if they can generate a fee sizeable enough to sign a quality replacement.
His terrifying pace makes him a constant threat and nicely complements Pelle.
Ryan Bertrand
Bertrand is, for a lot of people, very unlucky not to be starting for England at this summer’s European Championships.
Often playing as a third centre-back this season, Bertrand is a reliable defender in the defensive third and can provide intelligent movement in the attacking third.
English players are always demanded by the top Premier League clubs and Bertrand could be subject to a few offers for that very reason.
Victor Wanyama
Wanyama is often reported to be a target for other Premier League clubs but it looks as though Tottenham are going to make serious moves for the Kenyan.
Although a move now looks very likely to go through, one would hope that it is still possible to stunt a possible transfer and retain the defensive midfielder for next season.
Often the lynch pin of the side, Wanyama completed more tackles per 90 than any other Saints player last season.
Graziano Pelle
The club’s joint-top scorer last season, Pelle is sure to attract some attention next season.
Having boosted his career in Eredivisie, Pelle is at risk of doing the same with the Italian national team as he continues to star for them at this summer’s Euros.
The limitations in his game have to be accepted, of course, but that won’t necessarily restrict the interest in the towering centre forward.