Southampton fans react as Lemina eyes Saints exit

Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina is open to leaving the club this summer.

The 25-year-old is ready to call it quits at St. Mary’s after two seasons.

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The former Juventus ace has apparently told manager Ralph Hasenhuttl he wants out, having fallen out of favour after suffering some injury problems.

He is quoted by The Mirror as saying: “I still have another three years of contract. But it is true that I do not rule out the possibility of seeing something else.

“The last four months have not been easy for me, with my injury. The coach put his team together. I want to start afresh. So why not leave?”

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Lemina is expected to join his teammates for pre-season in Austria, but judging by his comments his time appears to be drawing to a close.

The £18.1 million signing (BBC Sport) has made 52 appearances for the Saints so far and contributed just two goals and two assists.

Southampton fans react

Most Southampton fans, it would seem, are now backing Hasenhuttl to sell Lemina after his comments.

In most of their eyes, Lemina hasn’t quite done enough to prove he is worth keeping around:

Talented but injury prone and inconsistent. Plus, doesn’t pair well with hojberg. Sensible bid comes in then let him go. I would like to see a dynamic defensive midfielder come in though. Romeu not mobile enough especially if RH goes 4-2-2-2
— Lee V (@SaintLee_) 7 July 2019

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Take the money and run. Too inconsistent and obviously not up for fighting for his place.
— Andy Davis (@andydavis1978) 7 July 2019

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Has Lemina ever been a key player for us… no? Could he be… yes. Do I think he has the fight to be a key player… never once seen it from him. When the going gets tough… he doesn’t get going ??‍♂️. Makes complete sense to sell him IMO. Also… Ralph knows best. #saintsfc
— Dave Truman (@DaveTrumanSFC) 8 July 2019

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Lemina hasn’t proved himself consistently- one big season at #saintsfc and he could be sold to a top 4 club next season for big money – flashes of brilliance need to be sustained over the season – otherwise he will just go to another average team
— Alex Bourne ? (@alexgbourne) 8 July 2019

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No doubt Lemina has immense talent, but is more of a luxury player and doesn’t suit Ralph’s ethos or works well alongside Hojberg. Get a good price and re-Invest #SaintsFC
— James White (@jamesalexwhite7) 8 July 2019

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Can’t believe the amount of love Lemina has got on here over last few days. In his own words, he said “the club said if I don’t believe in the project, I can leave”.
He’s decided to look elsewhere which means he don’t believe, do you really want a player like that? #saintsfc
— Andrew (@andrew_h2k19) 8 July 2019

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Lemina is probably the most technically gifted player we have however he has only showed it in small quantities. If he has a decent price tag then it would be wise to sell him on and replace with someone who can be more constant. Not going to loose much sleep #saintsfc
— Tom Forder (@tomforder69) 8 July 2019

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Southampton fans react as Lemina eyes Saints exit

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