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Southampton boss Hasenhuttl: International break came at right time

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl says the international break came at the right time.

Hasenhuttl admits it has helped him to refocus a side that lost three consecutive Premier League matches.

"The good thing was we had a lot of players here and not too many away on international duty over the two weeks," he said.

"That gave me the chance to work on a few weaknesses in our game that we have seen in our last two games.

"Against the big teams, they show you immediately the lack of quality you have in some situations of your game.

"The biggest issue we have had is after losing the ball, the transition to defence was not quick enough and not committed enough and that's the reason why we conceded more goals than normal."

On facing Wolves, Hasenhuttl added: "I think it will be a good game because both sides like to have a good offensive transition and we will have to pay attention if we lose the ball when you have possession, because that is the most dangerous moment against that opposition."

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