Southampton boss Claude Puel hopes Manolo Gabbiadini's injury isn't serious.

The club's star striker, who has made such an impact with his six goals since joining in January for £14m, hobbled off with a groin problem in the first half of the 2-1 defeat against Tottenham.

“It's a groin injury," confirmed Puel.

“We will see with other examinations.

“I think and I hope it is not bad, but for his national team I think it is not possible for him to play."