Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl believes that his side must "get back to basics" if they are to get out of their current slump.

The Saints are struggling to get wins to climb out of the relegation places, with their woes compounded by their 2-1 loss to Everton before the international break.

Hasenhuttl's side find themselves second bottom in the league, with only two wins from the first 12 games of the season.

"We have a few players who had a successful time with the national teams, so they come back with a positive experience. That is good for us," said Hasenhuttl to reporters.

"We had an intense week, with a game against Brentford which was a good test for us. We try to get back to our basics, to our fundamentals.

"It was good for players, I think, that we worked very hard and tried to show them how it can work.

"I think we had a good atmosphere in the sessions and also in the game. The guys are following (things) well and this is what we need."