Southampton vs Wolves

Southampton have been playing some brilliant football in the past month, accumulating thirteen points from their last six league games. Wolverhampton on the other hand haven’t won in three games. While the Saints look reinvigorated, Wolves do look a little tired, in dire need of some extra bodies in the squad. It isn’t inconceivable to see Ralph Hassenhuttl’s men getting the win at home this weekend. Remarkably, that would put Southampton level on points with Wolves. But there is a bigger point here. Hassenhuttl and his counterpart Nuno Espirito Santo have shown the virtue of being calm in difficult situations and believing in processes to turn things around in their favour. In a midtable that is increasingly made of exciting managers with refreshing ideas, Hassenhuttl and Nuno have few equals. The result will be of secondary importance in this game. I’d rather celebrate two very good managers.