Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl hopes fit-again Danny Ings will provide an extra cutting edge for the rest of the season – and then commit his future to the club. Hasenhuttl, though, feels Southampton can offer Ings security in his role as the main frontman, rather than possibly playing second-fiddle elsewhere, albeit on improved terms. Hasenhuttl remains confident the club can reach an agreement over an extension and fend off any interest elsewhere. “He had a fantastic season last season, but since then he has had a few injury problems and did not score that much, but he is still a very good striker,” Hasenhuttl said. Hasenhuttl hopes Ward-Prowse – who featured against both San Marino and Albania, scoring his first international goal – can recover in time to face the Clarets.

Source: Express April 02, 2021 11:37 UTC