Hasenhuttl on pressure and why his ‘hungry’ squad could benefit from World Cup break

“I don’t really feel pressure, but I definitely get told by some people what others are writing or saying about me.”

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has had his fair share of criticism.

Two 9-0 defeats and several poor runs of form since his appointment in December 2018 have led to the 55-year-old’s position being questioned multiple times.

But does he take any notice?

“I must say, I don’t read anything about that because I don’t want to,” he exclusively tells Sky Sports ahead of his side’s clash with Newcastle on Super Sunday. “It doesn’t help me, it only affects me negatively.