Southampton boss Ronald Koeman keeps the faith

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman accepts his side must regain a ruthless edge in attack but insists all is not yet lost in their bid to secure European football.

Having lost three of their last five Premier League matches, failing to score in the last three, the Dutchman remains confident the players can produce the required response to move them back up closer to the top four, beginning tonight at home to Crystal Palace (7.45pm).

“It is no issue to watch back what happened in the last few games, we were struggling to score goals, but still we play out of a good organisation. However, in an attacking way, we still have to improve ourselves. We are creating, but maybe we need to be a bit more ruthless and confident in the box.”

Meanwhile Crystal Palace midfielder Mile Jedinak has been charged with violent conduct for elbowing West Ham’s Diafra Sakho, the FA has announced.

Jedinak has until 6pm today to respond.