Southampton manager Russell Martin is under increasing pressure, and the forthcoming international break might determine his future, according to a new report. Russell Martin faces pressure at Southampton.
The Saints are still hunting for their first Premier League win under Martin, having been defeated 3-1 by AFC Bournemouth in their previous game. In a game that left Martin “hurt by the lack of spirit and fight shown by his team,” Southampton threw away a 1-0 lead at home to Ipswich Town in the dying stages.
These results have put Martin under a lot of strain, and it was even suggested last week that the Saints were keeping an eye on West Brom manager Carlos Corberan. The Southampton leadership is thought to be interested in Corberan, but they will face competition from Leeds United, who are also interested in the Spaniard. Corberan, who has led the Baggies to 16 points from their opening eight Championship games, is thought to have a £2 million
release clause in his contract, and Southampton is keeping an eye on him due to his possession-based style of play. As things stand, Martin remains in charge of Southampton, but this could change depending on how the team performs in their next league game before the international break. Solak’s perspective on Martin’s future was disclosed.
According to TBR Football, Southampton is reviewing manager Russell Martin’s status and may make a move during the forthcoming international break. According to the article, Southampton’s main owner, Dragan Solak, has a “major ambition” to solidify their place in the Premier League, but he has been left “reeling” by the club’s start to the season. Sporting director Rasmus Ankersen is also under pressure, and while Martin faces the greatest imminent threat of losing his job during the international break – assuming no miraculous outcome against Arsenal – Solak might fire both crucial figures in the coming weeks.
Martin has previously managed MK Dons in League One and Swansea City in the Championship, but this is his first time managing in the Premier League. The 38-year-old has played almost 200 games in England, winning 99, drawing 55, and losing 87, with an average of 1.46 points per game, but that average is dropping as Southampton struggles to win.
Saints return to action on Saturday, seeking to rebound from Monday’s poor performance at Bournemouth, but Martin’s team will face a Gunners side that has recently swept PSG away with relative ease.
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