Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina has praised the impact of Ralph Hasenhuttl on the club.

The Austrian came in midway through the season and transformed the team, both in performances and results.

And Lemina also credits the manager for helping his form.

He said to reporters: "It's been hard for me to come back into the team.

"It was my first 75 minutes and I am really happy to play for that long despite the result.

"I am getting better and I hope I will play the next game as well.

"He [Hasenhuttl] trusts me like he trusts every other player.

"He has allowed me to play the last game and has given me time to get fit."