Following a humiliating 5-0 thrashing by Tottenham at home, Southampton made the tough call to part ways with head coach Russell Martin. This decision comes as the team languishes at the bottom of the Premier League table, having amassed a mere five points.
Martin's approach, characterised by a risky possession-focused strategy, served them well in securing promotion from the Championship last season. However, this tactic has often backfired against top-flight opponents this year. Currently, Southampton stands alone as the only club yet to secure more than one victory, and their goal difference of minus 25 is significantly poorer than any other team. Attention now turns to potential candidates poised to take over, as speculated by the next Southampton manager odds market.
Initially, Danny Rohl was the favourite to take over the helm but since the sacking Kasper Hjulmand is the newest favourite at evens with Sky Bet. In the wake of Russell Martin's dismissal, Southampton are exploring the international free agent market to find a suitable successor. Among those considered is Hjulmand, renowned for steering Denmark to the Euro 2020 semi-finals.
While Sheffield Wednesday's Danny Rohl, a former assistant under Ralph Hasenhuttl at St Mary's, has been mentioned, his compensation demands present a significant hurdle. Hjulmand, who parted ways with Denmark after the Euro 2024 campaign and led them in the 2022 Qatar World Cup, is also being eyed by West Ham as a potential replacement for Julen Lopetegui. At 52, Hjulmand is reportedly eager to seize an opportunity in the Premier League, adding intrigue to Southampton's managerial quest.
