Southampton: Daily round-up

Southampton boss Claude Puel said he spoke directly to Eden Hazard following his side’s 2-0 defeat to Chelsea on Sunday. (Squawka)

Adam Leitch has called for an immediate response from Southampton when they host Inter Milan at St Mary’s on Thursday. (Daily Echo)

Inter, meanwhile, continues to struggle and is coming off a loss to Sampdoria, but full-back Davide Santon has backed manager Frank de Boer. (ESPN FC)

However, reports suggest that de Boer could be sacked ahead of the team’s visit to St Mary’s. (Eurosport)

uMAXit discusses five issues facing Southampton that Puel needs to address. (uMAXit)

Charlie Austin says Everton’s Phil Jagielka is the toughest centre back he’s faced. (HITC Sport)

Saints midfielder Oriol Romeu says his move to the south coast was the right decision for his career. (ClubCall)