Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl admits their start to the season could be better.

Saints host Brentford on Saturday.

Hasenhuttl said of their early form, "Ups and downs like always, The mentality of the group is good, if Romeo [Lavia] wasn't injured it be a super situation, because that is a setback for us. He is a very important player."

On Che Adams, he added: "I was a striker, I know how it feels to miss a big chance. It is more important for me that he is in the right positions to score, this is based on the clear role he has to play in the centre. It is the key for him.