No cause for panic yet at Southampton, says former player Benali

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Southampton fans should not be downhearted about their prospects for the season after a dismal opening day defeat but should steel themselves for a battle against relegation that may go the distance, former Saints favourite Francis Benali says.Ralph Hasenhuettl's side took the lead at Tottenham Hotspur la

Southampton fans should not be downhearted about their prospects for the season after a dismal opening day defeat but should steel themselves for a battle against relegation that may go the distance, former Saints favourite Francis Benali says.

"There's a lot of optimism around this time of the season, but that can quickly shift into a negative reaction when you're on the back of a heavy defeat like we were on Saturday at Tottenham," the 53-year-old told Reuters in a telephone interview. His stamina has no doubt helped him in his post-playing career to complete multiple marathons and Ironmans for charity.A Daily Mail report on Thursday said Southampton's squad, whose average age is 25, were growing frustrated with the approach of Hasenhuettl who is starting his fourth year at St Mary's.

"I wouldn't say must win because, as we know, it's a long old season and you're not going to get relegated after the first couple of games. So nothing's defined at this moment," he said.

 

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