Southampton manager Claude Puel believes Virgil van Dijk can become one of the best defenders in world football.
Van Dijk urged to keep improving
Southampton
Southampton vs Inter Milan
Southampton vs Inter Milan
UEFA Europa League – Group K
Date: Thursday, 3rd November 2016,
Kick-Off at 20:05 UK
Venue: St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton.
Puel urges single-minded Saints
Claude Puel insists Southampton must focus on their own game when they face Chelsea at St Mary’s on Sunday.
Southampton vs Chelsea
Southampton vs Chelsea
England Premier League.
Date: Sunday, 30th October, 2016
Kick-off: 16:00 UK.
Venue: St. Mary’s Park, Southampton.
Conte happy with 3-4-3
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is confident that 3-4-3 remains the right formation for his side despite their midweek EFL Cup exit. After arriving in the summer, the 47-year-old utilised a 4-5-1 in his opening few games but despite a bright start, his team’s defensive foibles were soon exposed.
Southampton vs Sunderland
Southampton vs Sunderland
England – League Cup, Round of 16
Date: Wednesday, 26th October 2016
Kick-Off at 19:45 UK
Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium, Southampton.
Manchester City vs Southampton: Preview and Prediction
Manchester City vs Southampton
England Premier League.
Date: Sunday 23rd October, 2016
Kick-off: 13:30 UK.
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester United
Inter Milan vs Southampton: Preview and Prediction
Inter Milan vs Southampton
UEFA Europa League – Group K
Date: Thursday, 20th October, 2016
Kick-off: 18:00 UK.
Venue: Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milan.
Struggling Inter Milan will host Southampton on Thursday night at San Siro as they hope to revive their Europa League campaign.
Forster proud of Saints strength
England goalkeeper Fraser Forster has urged Southampton to maintain their current lofty standards of defensive play for the rest of the season.