Ralph Hasenhüttl reveals how much power he has at Southampton | OneFootball

Ralph Hasenhüttl made his first signing as Southampton manager last week, bringing in 21-year-old winger Moussa Djenepo on a four-year deal from Standard Liege for £14m.

Hasenhüttl has been extremely hands-on since his arrival at St. Mary’s and on Monday, he revealed just how much influence he has on the club.

“I’m involved in every decision – even if a new bus is to be bought.

“When the crew is free, I’ll take care of the scouting, phoning with possible newcomers.

“That’s what Ralf Rangnick took over as sports director in Leipzig. But that’s a great next step for me. That’s why I find the task so appealing.

“You need good time management. I sometimes stumble and have to be even more structured.

“I am more efficient and resilient. I can do more during the day. I never thought I would last, but I eat in the afternoon at 4 pm the last time, then again early at 10 am.”

The Austrian boss came to the club in the middle of a relegation fight and guided them to safety with two games to play.

Despite his instant magic at the club, Southampton were still in the relegation zone at the end of February.

However, the Saints would win three out of their next four games (Fulham, Tottenham, Brighton) to give them the breathing room they needed so desperately to remain in the top-flight.

“That was my hardest mission so far.

“Even if you do many things new and well, you may not win a game because the league punishes mistakes brutally.

“For me, the Premier League is the strongest league in the world. It immediately captivates you.

“The quality is brutal. In addition: Football is just everything here in England, and it has a higher priority than in Germany.”