Tino Livramento
Posted in2022-2023-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Tino Livramento wants to repay Southampton supporters and staff after return from injury #SAINTSFC

May 24, 2023
The 20 year old made his long-awaited return from an ACL injury and subsequent setbacks 392 days later during Sunday’s defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion. Saints were already down 3-1 at the time he replaced James Bree, with the club’s relegation also confirmed the weekend before. Livramento was one of Southampton’s top performers in his debut season at Premier League level last season and could be a star in the Championship. But the focus for the former Chelsea man is to keep fit and try to repay the club’s staff for the effort they have put in to reach this point. “Everyone will look at it from the outside and think returning was another mental block but for me, it’s just about coming back and playing football,” he told club media. “No matter where I’m going to be, if the manager wants me to come in and play then I’m going to come in and play. It just happened to be Brighton, the first game back that I’m available for. I’m happy that I’m back and hopefully, my fitness continues. “It’s been very difficult. I’ve had a few setbacks with the main injury I had. It’s not nice but when you’ve got a strong team and great physios, I can’t speak highly enough of them.” Livramento added: “Without them, I wouldn’t be anywhere near where I am now. I’m happy that I can now repay them by showing their hard work has paid off. I’m a footballer again! “I’m as confident as I can be. I haven’t played a lot but I think you saw when I came on I had a few actions where I was mostly defending. "It’s always nice to show you can do that stuff first before doing stuff on the ball. Hopefully, I can show the fans what I have been doing before and more. So I’m looking forward to it.”
Ruben Selles
Posted in2022-2023-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Southampton boss Ruben Selles says Tino Livramento may be out for the rest of the season #SAINTSFC

May 6, 2023
Livramento has been out for more than a year after suffering a severe ACL injury away at Brighton last April before requiring a second surgery on a hamstring issue at the turn of the new year. And his much-anticipated comeback seemed to be going smoothly when he played 45 minutes for the Saints B team in mid-April. READ MORE: Saints boss says the 'club, city, and fans all deserve to be in the Premier League' He managed to get through the contest unscathed but felt discomfort in the days following and while there was no indication of a new injury, Selles explained that the club will continue to be ‘very careful’ with the 20-year-old. “After the game that he played for the B team (against Stoke City on April 14) he felt discomfort in the knees,” Selles said on Friday afternoon.  “We had a scan and there's nothing that indicates there is any injury there. We just need to be very careful. He's a boy right now that is more than a year without being able to play football matches in the top level.  “And the last thing that we want is that he will come back and have a reinjury. So that's why we are trying to be very careful with those moments.  Tino Livramento in action for the Saints B team last month. (Image: Craig Hobbs - SFC) “We don't know if he will be able to compete at the end of the season or we will just wait for him to restart with the team in the pre-season and make a normal preseason with the rest of the team.” Selles and his side are back in action on Monday evening when they visit Nottingham Forest, in desperate need of three points in order to give themselves a chance in the fight to avoid the drop.  Saints enter the weekend six points adrift of safety and without a win in their last nine matches, the season seems a near-certainty to end with relegation to the Championship. 
Ralph Hasenhuttl
Posted in2022-2023-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Southampton boss hopes new signings can adopt to Premier League intensity quickly #SAINTSFC

October 19, 2022
RALPH Hasenhuttl insists luck is “not a parameter” he works with in management but, by any estimation, he has been left short of it this year. Wherever you attribute the blame for a poor run of form resulting in just three wins in 21 Premier League matches, Saints could do without a few things. Armel Bella-Kotchap, the third young player at the height of form to be struck with a serious injury since April, now faces a spell on the sidelines. He joins Tino Livramento, 19, and Romeo Lavia, 18, in the treatment room, both of whom Hasenhuttl is still waiting on to return. I guess it is rather lucky Saints were able to secure the deadline day signing of experienced centre-back Duje Caleta-Car. Caleta-Car signed from Marseille on deadline day (Pic: Stuart Martin) (Image: Stuart Martin) “I still think you can feel that Duje didn’t really play for a long time, not playing much at the end of last season,” Hasenhuttl said, though, ahead of the trip to AFC Bournemouth. “You can feel he is lacking the rhythm a little or the confidence, and this is what we are trying to build up with him. “It’s important for him to show up with the ball and with his aerial qualities. He’s definitely a player we are hoping can replace Armel very well.” Replacing Bella-Kotchap, although just 20 years old and in his debut Premier League season, will not be easy. Caleta-Car is set for just a second Premier League start, after he stood in for Mohammed Salisu during the defeat to Everton following his Ghana involvement. “When you step in a new league and you see the intensity that is there, it is something impressive,” Hasenhuttl admitted.  “Not for every player maybe, but it is impressive when you see the intensity because it is different. The referees let the game run more, more duels are allowed and it is a different, wonderful league I must say. “When you watch the games on the weekend you are like ‘wow, this is massive’. This is something some players need longer to adapt to. It’s on us to help him to do it quick.” Hasenhuttl will not have wanted the 26-year-old, who has more than 300 professional appearances under his belt already, to be thrust into such a big role immediately. Hasenhuttl is looking to end a run of five without victory (Pic: Stuart Martin) After Sunday’s 1-1 draw with West Ham, the Austrian called for Caleta-Car to show his experience and be more vocal in the organisation of the backline. “But he was an important signing for sure,” he told the Daily Echo. “I hope to have Armel back as soon as possible, though.” Hasenhuttl confirmed Bella-Kotchap will be out for at least two or three weeks – and that is if he does not require surgery for his dislocated shoulder. The young German international wants to go to the World Cup, and Hasenhuttl says that could be an important motivation for his recovery. “He wants to go there so he will do everything possible to maybe not get the surgery and take the pain,” he speculated. “I know the risk is there, this injury can happen again if not fully fixed. This means it is not that easy to say ‘I’ll take some painkillers and go’. “We have to be careful and especially if you’re in a position like him where you have duels all the time. Bella-Kotchap was injured on Sunday (Pic: Stuart Martin) “You need arms and everything to work with, but I am positive as he is a guy who wants to fight for everything and wants to go for it.” The Bella-Kotchap situation adds to an already extensive list of issues for Hasenhuttl to deal with, in what could be a decisive few weeks of his almost four-year-long tenure. Saints are already reeling in front of goal after the club failed to secure a striker, which Hasenhuttl had been open about wanting for over a month leading up to deadline day. But Hasenhuttl denies the suggestion he has been on the wrong end of a bit of misfortune since their impressive winter run ended in March. “I had one time a manager who said ‘always lucky is quality and always unlucky is not good enough”, he said, with a smile. “I don’t take this is a parameter, you try to work your best and to find answers for all the issues. We don’t have an easy job sometimes. “When you are flying you don’t need a manager and we had this sometimes here, but when it is harder they need you even more. This is the job and if you want to do this here, you have to know what you get.” A message from the Editor Thank you for reading this article - we appreciate your support in reading the Daily Echo. Subscribing to the Echo means you have unrestricted access to the latest news, features and Saints coverage - all with an advertising-light website. You will also have full access to Saintsplus, your new home for Southampton FC tactical analysis, features and much, much more. 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Ralph Hasenhuttl
Posted in2022-2023-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Ralph Hasenhuttl highlights why the best young talent joins Southampton #SAINTSFC

August 27, 2022
SAINTS go into their next Premier League test with a refreshment of enthusiasm regarding their policy of trying to win anything with kids. Last season, of all academy players to impress in his training sessions, manager Ralph Hasenhuttl gave only 17-year-old Thierry Small any minutes – in the FA Cup versus Coventry City. The Austrian, following Tuesday’s 3-0 EFL Cup win over Cambridge United, has already given three Saints youngsters their first-team debuts. Hasenhuttl’s trust was rewarded with a universally-lifting debut goal for high-potential Dom Ballard, and a promising 75 minutes from the start for defender Lewis Payne. Saints prepare for the league match with Manchester United knowing their team will be youthful still, but these youngsters will not be the ones fresh from Staplewood. The average age of their five first-team summer signings is 20.8, with 18-year-old Romeo Lavia – who has started all three Premier League matches – the youngest and perhaps best of the bunch. They, including Gavin Bazunu and Sekou Mara, are some of the best young players in Europe and signed for Saints, like Tino Livramento, under the promise of playing in the biggest matches. “This is the reason why they want to play in the Premier League, because of the games coming up,” Hasenhuttl said, looking ahead to back-to-back home encounters with United and Chelsea. “Showing them how good they are against this team, and as I said at the beginning we and especially the young players want to show themselves how good they are. “This is the kind of mindset you have to have, and it is a good basic fundament for stepping in as a young player in such a game.” He continued: “Showing up, willing to show how good you are not only on the ball but for all the other habits you have to deliver. A serious performance with discipline, a lot of passion in the right moments and also then you can put the cherry on top with your ability on the ball, your passing. “This comes on top of the basic fundaments that must be there. Everyone who comes here knows this and it makes it easy for them to come on the pitch.” Livramento’s on-pitch success last season, until he was sidelined with an ACL injury in April, laid out the potential behind the blueprint of handing Premier League trust over the teenagers. His Chelsea teammate Armando Broja, 19-years-old at the time of joining on loan, was also a success – regardless of how his and the team’s season ended. As a result, Hasenhuttl, Martin Semmens and Sport Republic have doubled down on their courageous philosophy – knowing the consequence of failure. “I know that it is not so difficult to step into this team because they are a very good group, they are very good at taking care of the young players,” Hasenhuttl insists. “We know that we have a young squad at the moment and this makes it easier for the academy players to step into the team. “Very good atmosphere at the moment and everyone is positive, trying to help them. This is the way it should be but also not without being on them when they need to do more,” he added. It seems as though Hasenhuttl’s patience and loyalty has run out in some circumstances, preferring the likes of Ballard, Payne, Dynel Simeu and Diamond Edwards to Nathan Redmond, Jack Stephens and Theo Walcott in Tuesday’s matchday squad. But it is also that, with every season that passes, his playbook philosophy becomes more ingrained in the players that learn it and the coaches that teach them. “The thing is for these guys coming up from the academy, they know how to work hard and have the same philosophy we have in the first-team,” Hasenhuttl said. “They know immediately the intense way of playing football, when you come up here you are on the front-foot pressing, this is the reason why we put in this playbook years ago, for this situation. “We have always said it’s easier for them to come in because there is no stress, no nerves and they know exactly what to do. “This is the way we want to go and it would make it worth the time and energy everyone in the club has put in.” Hasenhuttl also points to a significant change in his first-team coaching department that could help pave the way for the talented young players. Carl Martin, last season’s under-18s coach who had shadowed Hasenhuttl the year before, was one of three additions to the Austrian’s team following the summer shakeup. (Pic: Matt Temple) All three of the new debutants on Tuesday night were integral parts of Martin’s Under-18 Premier League South title-winning team. “All the coaches know exactly the way we want to go and with Carl we have a connecting part in our staff team that has a good relationship with the guys and knows everybody,” Hasenhuttl explained. “You need to have this to know about who you can take. Then, it is about who deserves the chance to play and they deserve it. If they perform well with the youth, they get a chance to be with us.” A message from the Editor Thank you for reading this article - we appreciate your support in reading the Daily Echo. Subscribing to the Echo means you have unrestricted access to the latest news, features and Saints coverage - all with an advertising-light website. You will also have full access to Saintsplus, your new home for Southampton FC tactical analysis, features and much, much more. Don't just take my word for it - subscribe today. Follow the latest breaking news in the Southampton area by searching Southampton News - Breaking News and Incidents on Facebook Follow the latest court and crime news on our dedicated group by searching Hampshire Court and Crime News on Facebook
Romain Perraud
Posted in2022-2023-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Southampton ace Romain Perraud on positive mind, Livramento and English life #SAINTSFC

June 14, 2022
ROMAIN Perraud insists there were “two decisions” he could have made when struggling to make Ralph Hasenhuttl’s XI early in his first season in English football. One - to become disillusioned - would have been easy for the Frenchman, away from his family, friends and beloved partner in a new country.  The other takes a sense of calm derived from self-belief, ready introspection and a willing to work. "You can be not happy and angry, or you can learn,” the 24-year-old summer arrival simply put to the Daily Echo. Perraud, signed from Stade Brest for around £10million, started three of the first four Premier League games - but just three of the next 14 as Kyle Walker-Peters began to strangle that left side. “When I arrived I needed to adapt to this championship, to the Premier League,” Perraud said. “It was a big difference with the French first division and Premier League. Romain Perraud has enjoyed his first season in English football (Pic: Stuart Martin) “I began the first two games and after I was on the bench. When you’re on the bench, you have two decisions. "You can be not happy and angry at training or you can learn. In my mindset, I have to learn everything every day.” He continued: “When you’re on the bench, you watch your teammates and you have to learn okay I need to do this, I need to improve this. “This is my mindset and the season is very long, it is not a sprint but more of a marathon. Hopefully I have the chance to play and to give everything for my club.” It was over that superb run at the start of 2022 where Saints began to see exactly what Perraud was capable of, with solid defending and ambitious attacking. Thumping a long-range strike off the crossbar during the 3-2 win at Tottenham Hotspur, his first goal in England came soon after with a similarly impressive effort in the FA Cup versus West Ham. Video: Romain Perraud’s goal against West Ham #saintsfc pic.twitter.com/mrQERgaYY7 — SaintsExtra (@SaintsExtra) March 2, 2022 On a personal note – despite Saints being unable to buy a win – it was all going so well for Perraud, until a fracture cut his season short going into the final week. He should be able to return for pre-season, and travel with the squad to Austria in mid-July. However, fellow full-back Tino Livramento will be kept out until 2023 with the ACL injury he suffered away at Brighton in April. It was Perraud who replaced the distraught 19-year-old on the day – and it thrusts him into a more significant role, with Walker-Peters now needed on his usual side.  “I was very sad for Tino because when I came onto the pitch against Brighton I was shocked,” Perraud reflected. Romain Perraud could start almost every game in Tino Livramento's absence (Pic: PA) “He will come back for sure because he is very, very good. So I have thought for him. "For me, there is Thierry Small on my position as well. If I am good, I will play – if I am not good, I will not play,” he added, taking nothing for granted. “I can be the only one on the position and still you have to prove on the pitch. Next season I have to do more. I am looking forward to the next season as well.” Things should get easier off the pitch for Perraud, with his girlfriend – who had been living in France for work - set to make a permanent move to England. “From July we will be together definitely,” the ace said with a smile. “It will be a good year for me for the next season. “It was not easy but you know, when you play football and you have been making sacrifices for a long time, what you have to do to be on the top. “I love England. I love the culture and the passion for the football,” he explained. "I live in Winchester, a quiet city and it is not so far from Southampton or London. "When you have a day off you can take time to discover different places. This is good for me, my girlfriend and my family as well.” A message from the Editor Thank you for reading this article - we appreciate your support in reading the Daily Echo. Subscribing to the Echo means you have unrestricted access to the latest news, features and Saints coverage - all with an advertising-light website. You will also have full access to Saintsplus, your new home for Southampton FC tactical analysis, features and much, much more. Don't take my word for it - subscribe here to see for yourself. Follow the latest breaking news in the Southampton area by joining our Facebook group - Southampton News - Breaking News and Incidents Follow the latest court and crime news on our dedicated Facebook group - Hampshire Court and Crime News
Kyle Walker Peters
Posted in2022-2023-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Kyle Walker-Peters reveals his message to injured Tino Livramento #SAINTSFC

June 10, 2022
KYLE Walker-Peters revealed he has told injured Tino Livramento to “take his time” and avoid rushing back to fitness for Saints. The 19-year-old defender missed the end of the season after picking up an ACL injury during the 2-2 draw at Brighton, undergoing surgery successfully last month. It followed a supremely successful first season in senior football, in which Livramento made 28 appearances in the Premier League. The former Chelsea academy star looks set to miss at least the rest of 2022, but fellow right-back Walker-Peters admits he has encouraged him to not rush his recovery. “I think he has shown everyone how good he is and to be able to do that at 18 is incredible,” Walker-Peters told the club website. Saints defender Kyle Walker-Peters (Pic: Stuart Martin) “He’s had an incredible season and that’s what I said to him, take some time to relax. “You’ve had a good season and you’ve shown everyone in the Premier League you can cope. He’s young and will want to rush back but I’ve told him to take his time.” Livramento’s arrival as a teenager last summer saw Walker-Peters receive a shock benching – despite the youngster having only played 45 minutes of pre-season. The short cameo versus Athletic Bilbao – in which he assisted for Theo Walcott with one of his first touches of the ball in red and white – and what Livramento showed Ralph Hasenhuttl in training was enough for the Austrian to make up his mind. Tino Livramento impressed versus the Basque side (Pic: Corin Messer) "Yeah it was (a surprise to be on the bench at Everton)" continued Walker-Peters. “I think it was a shock to most people but that's football sometimes. “The manager decided to go with the team that he wanted to go with that's what he did for I think the first four games. "You know, I had a few cameos where I came on but you know I had to keep my head down, keep working hard just like I've done my whole career. “I've been in plenty of situations like that and I kept grinding it out and when I got the opportunities to play I showed them why I should be in the team." He continued: "I think his arrival has allowed me to show everyone I can play left-back. It's something I've always enjoyed doing. I've done it since I was in the academy at Tottenham, playing left-back. “Through the England youth system, left-back so yeah it wasn't too new to me but it was nice to be able to show everyone, you know, how versatile I am." A message from the Editor Thank you for reading this article - we appreciate your support in reading the Daily Echo. Subscribing to the Echo means you have unrestricted access to the latest news, features and Saints coverage - all with an advertising-light website. You will also have full access to Saintsplus, your new home for Southampton FC tactical analysis, features and much, much more. Don't take my word for it - subscribe here to see for yourself. Follow the latest breaking news in the Southampton area by joining our Facebook group - Southampton News - Breaking News and Incidents Follow the latest court and crime news on our dedicated Facebook group - Hampshire Court and Crime News
James Ward Prowse
Posted in2021-2022-Season Daily News

#PLStories- James Ward-Prowse on Tino Livramento injury and free-kick wizardry #SAINTSFC

April 26, 2022
JAMES Ward-Prowse admitted it was “stressful for everyone to see” Tino Livramento’s horrible injury at Brighton, but insisted it “spurred us on”. The Saints captain struck twice to see his side come from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Amex Stadium, but Livramento’s exit overshadowed the occasion. The 19-year-old was replaced by substitute Romain Perraud with a nasty knee injury after 36 minutes of the first-half, with manager Ralph Hasenhuttl admitting it looks "very, very serious". Livramento had recovered from a knee meniscus injury already this year, missing five Premier League matches over six weeks and managing swelling ever since. Read more He could now be set to miss the rest of the season, if hospital scans confirm what is suspected. Ward-Prowse, who paid tribute to Livramento with a T gesture in celebration of his equaliser, tells how the youngster made a final impact even from the sidelines. Tino Livramento required serious medical treatment during the draw at Burnley (Pic: PA) “It was disappointing and stressful for everyone to see,” Ward-Prowse told the Daily Echo, speaking after the match in Sussex. “It’s not nice to see anyone go down injured like that. He’s obviously in our thoughts at the minute. I saw him post-game in the changing room, he’s upbeat now. “It’s going to take him a little while to come around to it but it’s up to us now as a team and a club to get behind him and give him all the support he needs.” @EddySFC re: your Tino Livramento question, been told that Thursday is likely earliest club will say anything as they like to let the injury settle before conclusive scans. That would leave press conference as likely route 👍 something could always come sooner though, ofc — Alfie House (@AlfieHouseEcho) April 25, 2022 He continued: “The rivalries between all the teams are high but when someone’s injured it’s great to see all the players and the fans from Brighton giving him the respect and applause he deserves. A nice moment in a way and hopefully now we can all get behind him. “I think it kind of spurred us on in a way, he was in our minds from that moment on and it gave us a kick that we needed. Obviously it’s an unfortunate injury for him and we wish him all the best. It was a tough moment that put a dampener on the first half and spurred us on.” Ward-Prowse took himself to within four of David Beckham’s free-kick record (18) with his special effort in added time of the first-half, after Livramento’s substitution. James Ward-Prowse scores his fourth free-kick of the season (Pic: PA) It was a different strike to ones he had converted at Crystal Palace, Wolves and Leeds United earlier this campaign. This deft stroke went low and off goalkeeper Robert Sanchez’s far post to evade detection. “The more you score, the more predictable it becomes,” he admitted. “You have to make sure you’re able to show some variation and do something surprising and thankfully I caught him off guard today.” Ward-Prowse reached a personal best total of nine goals in a single Premier League season with his second, converting an Oriol Romeu backheel from the edge of the area. “I think I had 10 goals at the start of the season as my sort of benchmark so one more to go in the league but more importantly it’s contributing to some good results and that’s the main thing.” Saints had to show a reaction from their dismal 2-0 defeat at Burnley on Thursday, which left travelling fans as bemused as they were frustrated. “That’s the basic thing you need as a player and as a team: to show that you can compete and fight for every ball,” Ward-Prowse explained. “I think the lads we had on the pitch today showed that. A real positive step considering the result we had in midweek. “I think it was important in to not lose the game. The game was stretched, we wanted to go for a winner but away at Brighton I think it’s a good point.” A message from the Editor Thank you for reading this article - we appreciate your support in reading the Daily Echo. Subscribing to the Echo means you have unrestricted access to the latest news, features and Saints coverage - all with an advertising-light website. You will also have full access to Saintsplus, your new home for Southampton FC tactical analysis, features and much, much more. Don't take my word for it - subscribe here to see for yourself. Follow the latest breaking news in the Southampton area by joining our Facebook group - Southampton News - Breaking News and Incidents Follow the latest court and crime news on our dedicated Facebook group - Hampshire Court and Crime News
Ralph Hasenhuttl
Posted in2021-2022-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Ralph Hasenhuttl reveals Tino (Livremento) had big chances missed after draw against Leeds #SAINTSFC #LUFC

April 3, 2022
Saints manager Ralph Hasenhuttl feels his side were “closer to winning” after Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Leeds United at Elland Road. The hosts started on the front foot and took the lead through Jack Harrison in the 29th minute as a frantic first half ended with Jesse Marsch’s side on top. But Saints were much improved after the break and were soon back on level terms when James Ward-Prowse beat Ilan Meslier with a trademark free-kick. Armando Broja and Tino Livramento each then missed big chances as Saints were forced to settle for a point. “I think it was the expected game,” Hasenhuttl said after the match. “We spoke before the game about how sometimes it would be ping-pong because of two teams who like to play quickly forward. We tried to avoid playing in our own half today because we knew that the pressing would be an intense one and we wouldn’t have a lot of time. "We tried to play stuff that would hurt us normally because the behaviour from them is very similar to ours. I think it worked quite well. We had more chances today, we had the better ones and I think we were closer to winning this game. But in the end, we had to take the point, good step forward in such an intense atmosphere, intense game to go away with a point here is okay.” Leeds came into the game on the back of two consecutive wins and with the crowd behind them, hit Saints hard in the first half. “It's normal at the beginning here when they’re coming out with all their energy," Hasenhuttl said. "It’s tough to control the game, it’s tough to get the game to calm down. This is never easy here. In the second half, the energy from the opponents was not as high as in the beginning so it was easier to come out and concentrate on your game.  “I think we played a bit more, found our full-backs more, we could switch the game and take on the other side. We had a few good chances, Tino (Livremento) had a big one at the second post where he must score. This is a position where he must take his opportunity to score and in the end, you need a sensational free-kick from Prowsey to score but we had other chances also.”
Ralph Hasenhuttl
Posted in2021-2022-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Ralph Hasenhuttl unhappy with Tina Livramento’s national team call up despite injury concerns #SAINTSFC

March 24, 2022
MANAGER Ralph Hasenhuttl admitted “I am not that happy” with the inclusion of Tino Livramento in England’s under-21 squad for this international break. The 19-year-old defender could feature at Vitality Stadium, the home of AFC Bournemouth, when the Young Lions welcome Andorra in European Championship qualifying on Friday, March 25. He is then set to travel to Albania for a second fixture on Tuesday, March 29, with Saints returning to Premier League action with a trip to Leeds United that same weekend. Livramento, who has already made three appearances for the England side but had to miss the November camp through injury, could still be feeling the effects of a meniscus injury at the end of 2021. After completing 90 minutes at West Ham, Tino Livramento missed the next five Premier League matches (Pic: PA) After making five appearances on his return from the knee concern, the former Chelsea starlet was then left out of the squad for the defeat to Watford with Hasenhuttl stating that he needed a rest. Now, the Austrian reveals that he is going to warn England of his fitness status, suggesting that after that injury Saints are now having to manage his workload – which could be a worry for supporters. “To be honest I am not that happy with his selection because in the past we had made the experience that, at the moment, two or three games in a row is not the best for his knee,” Hasenhuttl told the Daily Echo. Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl and Tino Livramento (Pic: PA) “This was the reason why we were so careful managing his game time. But I understand that it is for him also a big thing to play for England, even if it is under-21.” He continued: “Hopefully they know this also and handle this, we will definitely have a chat with them about the amount of minutes he should play. “In the end, it shows that he has done a good job.” Tino Livramento will hope to make a good impression on the England setup (Pic: PA) Livramento’s meniscus injury did not require surgery like first feared, which could have kept him out for much longer than the seven weeks he was sidelined this year. It came after the youngster had started each of the first 18 matches of the Premier League season. He was the first teen to do so since Micah Richards for Manchester City. Livramento is still listed as an outsider for the PFA Young Player of the Year award – testament to the impact the Cobham product has made after just 45 minutes of pre-season minutes with Saints. Saints will hope that the need for a managed work-load is a temporary consequence of his injury, and not indicative of damage going forward in his fledgling career.
Ralph Hasenhuttl
Posted in2021-2022-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Ralph Hasenhuttl admits frustration on Yan Valery red card #SAINTSFC

January 9, 2022
SAINTS boss Ralph Hasenhuttl admitted frustration at Yan Valery’s sending off but added: “In this position he has had not so many games, this was the last option.” The 22-year-old Frenchman started his second consecutive Saints game during the 3-2 win over Swansea in the FA Cup, but only made to 30 minutes before going for an early bath. Valery picked up a silly booking inside three minutes and then brought down former Saint Michael Obafemi outside the area to get his marching orders from Simon Hooper. It left his side in the lurch and almost proved costly, but for a thrilling extra-time fightback spearheaded by match-winner Shane Long. However, Hasenhuttl pointed to Valery’s inexperience when questioned on the matter after the match. “In this position he has not so many games played in the past,” he explained. “This was the last option we had because Tino (Livramento) is out with a knee injury and Kyle (Walker-Peters) is out with a COVID case,” he explained. “We had a tough game today with a man down for 90 minutes against the ball, we could have had a relaxed evening here if we got the second and then the game is gone. “But we had to fight very hard to come into the next round, it was a high price we had to pay today.” Valery performed admirably in Saints’ last outing versus Spurs, which finished 1-1, but was operating as a central defender. He stepped up after Saints were sent down to ten men in the first-half of that contest, too, following Mohammed Salisu’s red card. Valery will be suspended for Saints next clash with Brentford in the Premier League, on Tuesday January 11.
Ralph Hasenhuttl
Posted in2021-2022-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Ralph Hasenhuttl reveals Tino Livramento may need surgery for meniscus injury #SAINTSFC

January 9, 2022
RALPH Hasenhuttl revealed that Tino Livramento may have to have surgery on a meniscus injury that kept the Saints boss’ own son out for a year, but it is unknown how serious the concern is yet. Teenage revelation Livramento has been absent with a meniscus injury in his knee, missing the matches versus Spurs and Swansea City. Saints are going to try and press ahead without the need for surgery, but Hasenhuttl admits the club are not yet sure if it will be needed. Surgery could mean an even more lengthy spell on the sidelines for the 19-year-old, who joined from Chelsea in the summer. Speaking after the 3-2 win at Swansea, Hasenhuttl revealed: “Yeah we must have a look with Tino, how serious the injury is and see what we can do. “It’s a good question, it is not for me to answer this. Hopefully not too serious because he is an important player and part of our youth group what is really developing good.” “He continued: “It is a meniscus injury, even if it is only a light one, and I know this from my own son who was a year out with a meniscus injury. “We don’t know at the moment and we will try without surgery but we will have to see how serious it is. “It is also alarming for me when they don’t want to speak much with me because then it is not good, but I will go and ask them again every day.”
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#PLStories- Ralph Hasenhuttl gives Southampton COVID/injury updates on Che Adams, Livramento and more #SAINTSFC

December 29, 2021
RALPH Hasenhuttl revealed that he only found out Che Adams would be ruled out through a positive COVID test at 10PM the night before facing Tottenham Hotspur. The Scottish international made his return from injury with a late cameo at West Ham and was likely set to start in the 1-1 draw with Antonio Conte’s side. Shane Long lead the line for Saints with Adam Armstrong and Stuart Armstrong flanking him, following Hasenhuttl having to make late changes to his planned XI. “Yesterday at 10pm I heard about Che Adams,” he revealed. “Made a few phone calls, late in the night to change a few things.” Tino Livramento was also ruled out with a knee injury concern, as Hasenhuttl revealed the youngster has fluid in his knee. Jannik Vestergaard had what sounded like a similar issue and never came back the same player, after playing on through the concern for Denmark. Asked if Livramento’s concern is reminiscent of that, Hasenhuttl responded: “I’m not so sure, I don’t think so. It’s so tough the injury.” Finally, Lyanco and Jack Stephens missed out again through COVID isolation periods and the boss added that they haven’t tested negative yet but he hopes they’ll be back Sunday. “Not yet, but hopefully until Sunday.”
Tino Lavramento
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#PLStories- Ralph Hasenhuttl mentions squad rotation and reveals resting Tino Livramento #SAINTSFC

November 27, 2021
RALPH Hasenhuttl has admitted he’s already planning what players may need a rest over the coming week but insists Tino Livramento isn’t necessarily one, adding: “I think it is not that he is tired but they are focussed on him because of his strength.” Saints begin a busy winter schedule with nine games between now and January 2 with the visit to Anfield on Saturday – three of them coming in the next seven days. Hasenhuttl has already remarked multiple times about how much more pleased he is with the squad depth following last season’s collapse, but now it is about to be put to the test with winnable contests versus Leicester and Brighton at St Mary’s next week. Some supporters have commented that 19-year-old right-back Livramento is among the players who have looked a bit tired, bruised and battered in the last two Premier League fixtures. Read more The former Chelsea youngster took a kicking versus Villa and was forced to withdraw from England under-21 international duty with a minor injury, before he struggled again in the defeat at Norwich. The youngster has impressed supporters with his work-rate and desire but some say he needs a rest (Pic: PA) Having played all 12 of this season’s league matches at such a young age, Hasenhuttl insisted that he doesn’t think the teen is tired but just on the opposition’s watch list. Speaking ahead of the visit to Anfield, Hasenhuttl told the Daily Echo: “I think it is not that he is tired but that they are a little bit more focussed on him because of the strength he has there. “But it is normal that they are taking a little bit of care of him. “It is more important to have both sides really strong so that they do not know which side they should focus on more. Kyle Walker-Peters has been operating in left-back but is right-sided by trade “The team is always that good when you have on every position a player that they have to take care of him because then it is hard for the opponent, when everyone is a threat it is hard to defend. “We have on the full-back positions very good alternatives on both sides, this is what we need because the season is very long and we are in a much more comfortable situation than last season.” Tino Livramento is in #SaintsFC training at least, along with Redmond and Broja 👀 👍 https://t.co/lJlh6YVnKL — Alfie House (@AlfieHouseEcho) November 16, 2021 But with some important squad management to come, the Austrian boss did admit that he and his staff have already got a plan in mind for just how many minutes some his squad can take over the next week. The fixture schedule doesn’t relent – there’s a week off after Brighton but then it’s back to a three-game week again with visits to Arsenal, Crystal Palace and a visit from Brentford. Tino Livramento scored his first-ever senior goal in the 2-2 draw with Burnley (Pic: Stuart Martin) “Yeah sure, we have a whole picture in our heads,” Hasenhuttl admitted, “we have to have this.” “The good thing is that they are completely different games, Liverpool plays a different style than Leicester or Brighton so we can definitely think about who would be best.” He added: “But anyway, you have to pick the best possible team for your gameplan, if you have different gameplans that is easier.”
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#PLStories- Ralph Hasenhuttl wants Referees to protect lively Tino Livramento #SAINTSFC

November 19, 2021
RALPH Hasenhuttl says he’s not worried by the amount of fouls Tino Livramento is drawing but insists that: “Referees should take care of him when there is a situation like last game.” The Saints boss is referring to the constant fouling from Anwar El Ghazi during the 1-0 victory over Aston Villa, when the Dutchman was booked early on for tugging the teenager to the ground. After being booked, the Villa man landed at least one or two more late tackles on Livramento but escaped further punishment, before Livramento himself left the field looking bruised and battered. The 19-year-old former Chelsea product then had to withdraw from England under-21 duty with an unspecified injury, while statistics emerged that showed he is the most fouled defender in the Premier League. Read more At such a young age and having played 11 consecutive Premier League matches, the Saints boss was asked if he’s concerned by the methods opposition teams are using to stop his dynamic advances. Tino Livramento has played every game of the Premier League season so far (Pic: Stuart Martin) “That means that he doesn’t stop going one-on-one when he has the chance to do it,” Hasenhuttl said, of the statistic. “He is super quick when he has the ball and when he is passing the players, the only chance they have is to sometimes take a foul because otherwise he’s gone. “This is a big strength of ours this season, and we have to use him as often as possible.” He continued: “It’s always a good sign that he’s lively and hard to stop. As long as he’s not injured after this, it’s OK. “We must take care of him, and the referees should also take care of him when there is a situation like the last game when his opponent should have been sent off after 30 minutes. Tino Livramento is the most fouled defender in the 2021-22 Premier League (Pic: Stuart Martin) “They must have open eyes for these situations. But, for him, I’m not scared because he likes to do this and he has all the ability to do this. It’s what I want to see.” Of all players in the Premier League, only Crystal Palace’s tricky forward Wilfried Zaha and Watford’s enigmatic winger Ismaila Sarr have been fouled on more occasions (31) than Livramento’s 26. What’s more remarkable is that Livramento is also in the top 10 of all players for most successful tackles (28), showing his industry at both ends for Saints. Holding midfielder Oriol Romeu also shares that same statistic with his young teammate.
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#PLStories – James Ward-Prowse and Tino Livramento withdraw from England national teams #SAINTSFC

November 9, 2021
SAINTS skipper James Ward-Prowse has withdrawn from the England senior squad while Tino Livramento will also play no part in the under-21s upcoming games. The club have confirmed both have been withdrawn from Three Lions camps for differing reasons. Ward-Prowse will miss Gareth Southgate & co’s final two World Cup qualifying matches against Albania and San Marino due to illness. Young full-back Livramento has been withdrawn from his respective squad due to an injury. Both players took part and played a full 90 minutes against Aston Villa, during the 1-0 televised win on Friday evening, and left the pitch unscathed. But the club’s statement reads: “Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse has been withdrawn from the latest England squad due to illness, while Tino Livramento has also been withdrawn from the England Under-21s squad due to injury.” Livramento had been called up to both Lee Carsley's last two under-21 squads, while Ward-Prowse was looking to capitalise on his second successive call-up after missing the European Championships and September games. The Saints captain scored the second England goal of his international career with the rebound of a penalty during victory in Andorra last time out. Nathan Redmond was ruled out of the Premier League contest versus Aston Villa due to a positive Covid-19 test, only revealed by the club under an hour to kick-off, but it is unknown if Ward-Prowse's illness concern is related.  The 27-year-old midfielder had been battling through stomach concerns in the early stages of this season. 
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#PLStories- Ralph Hasenhuttl wants calm atmosphere for Tino Livramento #SAINTSFC

November 5, 2021
RALPH Hasenhuttl has called for a “calm atmosphere to be able to develop” Tino Livramento’s game, following his nomination for Premier League Player of the Month. The 18-year-old right-back is up for the October award after a stellar month that saw his first ever senior goal during the 2-2 draw with Burnley, as well as clean sheets against Leeds and Watford. The former Chelsea youngster has smashed all expectations out of the water to immediately come in and usurp Kyle Walker-Peters in his favoured position, pushing the top performer out to the left. It’s easy to forget that he has still only played 10 senior league games in his entire career, albeit that being every Premier League match of the season so far. Read more But Saints manager Hasenhuttl has explained why he’s “not so happy” about the teenager being nominated for the prestigious award. Tino Livramento scored his first career goal at St Mary's in October (Pic: Stuart Martin) Speaking ahead of the visit of Aston Villa, the Austrian boss said: “I try to bring every player in the best possible position for him so he gives us his biggest qualities, and his strength as good as possible for this team. “Tino has showed that in the right-back position he has a fantastic impact for the team, he has space to attack, enough room to use his pace. “Defensively, quality in the back four which you also need to have, physically absolutely the quality to run up and down for 90 minutes, his running stats for the last games were very high – the same for Kyle Walker-Peters on the other side. Kyle Walker-Peters has been forced to deputise at left-back since Tino's emergence (Pic: Stuart Martin) “He does a good job which makes us very flexible defensively and offensively. It’s not a surprise to me that he has made such an impact in this team.” He goes on to explain: “I want to calm the situation a little bit down as in the moments it is better for the young players. We want to give him a good, calm atmosphere to be able to develop his game. “(I’m) not so happy about selecting him for Player of the Month or whatever, but this is what it is when you play good, what can you do. “Finally, he is handling it well I think, he is a very grown up 18-year-old, it’s unbelievable at that age to be that serious for his game and his work on the pitch. We have a good young group here with a good drive, working hard and this is enjoyable to work with for me as a manager.”
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#PLStories- Tino Livramento reveals feelings after scoring first senior goal for Southampton #SAINTSFC

October 25, 2021
TEENAGE starlet Tino Livramento showed his maturity and overarching desire to win in a deflated post-match interview, despite “one of the best feelings” to score his first ever senior goal. The right-back ran riot down the wing with marauding runs, wicked crosses and even a couple of serious sights at goal as he caused the Burnley left-hand side terror throughout. His application was given a dream reward, but not before he had the elation of a first career goal and a Premier League notch ripped away from him as he watched his first-half effort cannon off the far post and bounce back along the goalline to safety. Undeterred, he continued to steam forward and got his just desserts when he was most switched on from a Nathan Redmond corner, sneaking in behind in the carnage caused by a leaping Armando Broja to find himself unmarked and able to turn in for the equaliser. Read more At just 18-years-old and having taken the brave step to leave Chelsea, his comfort zone since the age of nine, that courage seems to all be paying off with a run of all nine consecutive Premier League games this campaign. Tino Livramento celebrates his career-first goal with long-term friend Armando Broja (Pic: Stuart Martin) Anyone would understand the teen for approaching the post-match interview with a beaming smile and an overwhelming sense of disbelief – but without going home for three points, a first-ever goal isn’t enough for that. “It’s one of the best feelings I have had so far,” Livramento admitted, speaking to the Daily Echo, “it would have been nice to top it off with three points but yeah I’m happy to help the team. “It’s a bit flat (the dressing room), maybe we should have won the game. “I feel like Burnley will feel like they should have won it as well so maybe a point is a fair result.” Saints were held to a 2-2 draw against Burnley at St Mary's (Pic: Stuart Martin) He continued: “We just have to build on it, you know, we have got huge games coming up and we’re all looking forward to putting that right, picking up points.” On the day his boyhood side and former club hit Premier League strugglers Norwich for seven goals at Stamford Bridge, Livramento had made sure the afternoon was special in his own right. Livramento’s case is quite unusual at just 18. Chelsea are no strangers to seeing talented players walk out the door when they think the pathway to stardom isn’t quite there for them. This season alone has seen Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori depart for Italy’s Serie A. Roma striker Tammy Abraham is an England international (Pic: PA) Then there’s names you might not see resurface in the Premier League ever again, Mario Pasalic, Marko Marin, Kenneth Omeruo, Ola Aina, Nathan – the full list is as long as your arm. But they all share a similarity. That’s leaving Chelsea when their first team pathway is no longer present, but almost always when they’re early-to-mid 20’s – when pushed, really. Livramento jumped well before that. He knew he was good enough to take a chance now, even at the top level. Very happy to have signed @SouthamptonFC . Can’t wait to get up and running! Exciting times ahead❤️ pic.twitter.com/9y0mm5Hfdp — tino livramento (@tino_livramento) August 4, 2021 “So far, so well,” he admitted, “but I just have to keep my head down and take every opportunity as it comes. “I’m looking forward to progressing and helping the team work hard.”
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#PLStories- Ralph Hasenhuttl praises Tino Livramento after Burnley draw #SAINTSFC

October 24, 2021
TINO Livramento scored his career-first senior goal with a headed effort during the 2-2 draw against Burnley, and could have had even more. As well as putting chances on a plate for teammates Nathan Redmond and Armando Broja, Livramento hit the post and saw it travel back across the goal line before he eventually got his maiden strike five minutes before the half-time break. Livramento evaded detection inside the Burnley penalty box to glance home a rare Redmond corner. Not only scoring it in the Premier League, following his summer transfer to Saints from Chelsea’s academy, he was playing alongside one of his best friends in Blues loanee Armando Broja – who netted in the second period – making it all the more special. Supporters were left purring with the performance of the 18-year-old right-back, who already looks like the best player in Saints’ side. “He has everything what he needs to be a big player, attitude good, technical qualities,” Hasenhuttl insisted, speaking to the Daily Echo after the game. The Austrian boss insists Livramento is not done there, and that he wants to help him reach his potential as a Premier League star. “Finally as a club we really want to develop him to a higher level,” the boss continued. “It’s what we do every day. It would mean definitely a better player next year.”
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#PLStories- Ralph Hasenhuttl identifies how Tino Livramento can improve #SAINTSFC

October 12, 2021
SAINTS manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has identified the areas where teenage whizz-kid Tino Livramento can improve, suggesting: “Especially his passing and maybe the final pass.” Ex-Chelsea 18-year-old Livramento has started every Premier League game of the campaign so far under Hasenhuttl, after impressing enough in just 45 minutes of a pre-season friendly against Athletic Bilbao to usurp Kyle Walker-Peters. Costing the club just a reported £5million to acquire from Cobham, it’s a superb bit of business and no doubt will be something of a money spinner in future if his development continues at this pace. It’s easy to see why the youngster was awarded with the Chelsea academy player of the year award, previously won by the likes of Champions League winners Mason Mount and Reece James. Asked about Livramento’s qualities, Hasenhuttl replied: “Physically he has a very good package, he’s tall, he’s quick he has a lot of speed and this combination is perfect for this position, to be honest, he’s very good defensively 1v1, and also offensively. “There are still some things to improve, especially his passing and maybe the final pass but he has the quality to do this and this is fantastic, and he is a very good player to work with.” After spending over a decade at Chelsea, Livramento returned and made his first appearance at Stamford Bridge with Saints before the international break. Since then, he's been playing with Lee Carsley's England under-21 side, having received his first cap at the level in September.
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#PLStories – #ThomasTuchel reveals Chelsea tried hard to keep #TinoLivramento before transfer to Southampton #ChelseaFC #SaintsFC

October 2, 2021
THOMAS Tuchel insists Chelsea did "everything" to try and keep Tino Livramento at the club this summer. The highly-rated academy product opted to leave his boyhood club to join Saints, in a deal reportedly worth an initial £5million. Teenager Livramento, who never made a senior appearance at Chelsea, has proven to be a revelation at Saints, starting every Premier League match so far. He looks set to face his former club tomorrow, when Saints head to Stamford Bridge. Discussing Livramento, Blues boss Tuchel said: "He was highly rated, we did everything to keep him here, to show him his future and his possibilities to compete also for a position in our team. He decided to go, that’s his decision, sometimes you have to accept it, there are no hard feelings. "He was of course competing with Reece James and Azpi (Cesar Azpilicueta) in the right-wing-back position. I think it was an ideal position for him to fight and the group is not too big so there was a big chance also to make it all the way. "If Tino decided to go, it’s fair enough, he does very well, we wish him all the best. Of course we saw the potential, he decided to go another way and fight for his place in Southampton and that’s how the business is."
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#PLStories- #RalphHasenhuttl says #TinoLivramento would play immediately #SAINTSFC

September 21, 2021
RALPH Hasenhuttl explained how a promise to Tino Livramento that he would "immediately play" swung his decision to join Saints. The Hampshire club fought off competition to snap up the highly-rated 18-year-old from Chelsea over the summer for around £5million. And he has proven to be a revelation at Saints, starting every Premier League game so far, dislodging former undisputed first choice right-back Kyle Walker-Peters. It has been a baptism of fire at times for Livramento given the tricky nature of Saints' start to the campaign, highlighted by the fact he was in direct competition against £100million man Jack Grealish at Manchester City on Saturday. But the teenager again held his own in the 0-0 draw, before cramping up towards the end and being forced off with five minutes to play. And Hasenhuttl explained how conversations between the pair over the summer saw the Londoner make the move to the south coast. Asked if he expected Livramento to be at the level he is so soon into his Saints career, Hasenhuttl said: "This was the argument I sent him when I was talking to him, that he will immediately play when he comes to us. "I think this was something he in the end (used) to decide then to come to us. "There was Kyle Walker-Peters on this position and Kyle is now on the left side, so that tells you everything. "Kyle was also a very important player last season here. He had to change on the left side. "There he plays a fantastic game also I must say. "Fantastic from Kyle that he does this switch so quick and so good. Everybody is at the moment in a good shape and we have a good mentality in the group. "Results like on Saturday help us massively. A win would be better, sure. But we take the point. It feels like to be unbeaten in this stadium is good for us." Discussing Livramento specifically, Hasenhuttl added: "I must say I am super happy with this guy. Yes he was a little bit running out of energy in the end (on Saturday), but he shows every week how strong he is. "When you play against such players you have to be good and one against one he is, definitely. "Physically he is a good guy, a good height for a full-back, fantastic player. Keep it calm, don’t speak too much about him!"
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#PLStories- #RalphHasenhuttl says #TinoLivramento could play as a winger #SAINTSFC

September 18, 2021
RALPH Hasenhuttl speculated on the idea that teenage sensation Tino Livramento could play further up the pitch in a wide midfield role, answering: “Good question. I am sure he could play this position.” The ex-Chelsea youngster joined Saints this summer with a keen sense of intrigue and an already enhanced reputation after winning the Blues’ academy player of the year award – but no-one could predict what’d happen next. Not only did he impress Hasenhuttl enough that he usurped Kyle Walker-Peters and turned his right-back position into his own, he also escaped the Hasenhuttl long-term project zone which every other signing seems to go through. As was seen with Mohammed Salisu last season, and again with Brazilian defender Lyanco – players don’t just walk into Hasenhuttl's sides, not least into a position of which was already occupied by a top performer. But that’s the reality of the talent Livramento possesses. He showed fans why he was not to be left out with storming runs and unheralded confidence, for an 18-year-old – it seems a matter of time before he begins to add goal contributions from the back four, let alone mention his already impressive defending. His ability going forward and bravery to try the difficult ball has led to reports emerging that suggest he could be set for some time further up the pitch. Hasenhuttl admits he could play there, but squashed such an idea for the time being at least, telling the Daily Echo: “Good question. I am sure that he could play in this position also. “I think the question is always where you can bring his qualities most to shine. “I have to do that every week.He has his qualities up front but he also is defensively very strong. “You know that his positions in the Premier League are very often strong one against one players, and there he was for me in some moments the better option now than Kyle (Walker-Peters) who did last season a very good job, I think I have a very good combination. “I also have Yan Valery there who is defensively strong and has very good physique. On the other side, Romain and Kyle on the other side also good alternatives, Thierry Small is coming in the young lad, we have now five players in the full-back positions if you want. “This is the future for the club and these players will definitely all have chances to play. "They will get their chances to play. "In the 10 position we have the same issue where I put Tino up and we also have five players. “There are players there I want to play like Stuart Armstrong, Theo Walcott, Nathan Redmond, Moussa Djenepo and Moi Elyounoussi.” But then the Austrian added: “That does not mean there doesn’t come a game where he has to play up there.” Livramento announced himself to Saints fans with a second-half cameo against Athletic Bilbao during pre-season, dinking a delightful ball into Theo Walcott’s path to finish literally seconds after coming on. His next St Mary’s appearance brought about a Sky Sports man of the match performance against Manchester United, before his following home match saw him contribute towards his first ever Premier League clean sheet. The youngster will want to continue on his upward trajectory and has a clear aim set out by Hasenhuttl, who added: “If you know me you would know I’m not a big fan of big shouting on the pitch. “Taking, I don’t know, leaderships on the pitch or whatever. “Run, play football and do what we ask you to do and do a good job for a player we have for running and not shouting.”
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#PLStories – #TinoLivramento reveals reasons for leaving Chelsea and joining Southampton #ChelseaFC #SaintsFC

September 9, 2021
SAINTS star Tino Livramento continued his rapid recent rise with a debut for England's under-21s. The 18-year-old completed a £5million move from Chelsea to St Mary's over the summer, and instantly broke into the starting line-up. He has not missed a minute of Premier League action this season, despite having previously never played a senior competitive match before in his career. Livramento has shone in his three outings so far, his early form earning him a call-up into Lee Carsley's England under-21s squad. And the right-back, who had made appearances for England from under-15s through to under-19s, now has his first cap for the level immediately below the senior side. Livramento came off the bench to replace PSV's Noni Madueke for the final seven minutes as Carsley's Young Lions kicked off their Euro 2023 qualification campaign with a 2-0 win over Kosovo in Milton Keynes. England sealed victory thanks to goals from Rhian Brewster and Cole Palmer. Speaking to the England football website about his recent rise, Livramento said: “Pulling on the England shirt means everything (to me). “When you are young, you dream of doing things like this as a footballer and right now it (playing for England) is the biggest stage I can go to. "I am proud that I am representing my family and myself. “Captaining England (at under-18s level) was probably the proudest moment for me so far. It tops everything. "Just walking out there and not only playing but being captain brings out a different side to me that I don’t usually bring when I am not captain. "I was talking more and it was a good experience because I think it has brought a different side to my game that maybe I was missing. “It was the proudest moment for me so far.” Discussing his first call-up to the under-21s, Livramento added: "To get to that next step with England was quite a surprise but it was a massive thing for me and my family. “It has obviously been a crazy couple of months but even though it is a big thing to be playing in the Premier League, at Southampton it has been easy to settle in because of everyone there and the coaches and playing staff. “Getting the England call-up was even more of a massive thing for me. So I am trying to take everything in my stride and keep moving forward.” Quizzed on his decision to leave Chelsea for Saints over the summer, Livramento explained: "Every single year, I have a routine of setting goals and there is only so much you can do at youth level. “Me and my dad sat down in May and we spoke and thought the next step would be for me to push into a Premier League team and we felt the better route for me was to leave Chelsea. “It wasn’t easy obviously as I have been a fan for as long as I can remember and been a player there since I was seven. “I never thought that I would be playing straight away (at Saints) but you have to take everything in your stride and you cannot hide when you get that opportunity. You have to take it. I hope I can keep doing that. “At Southampton, luckily with the manager, the staff and the players, it has come together quite nicely.” Livramento will be hoping to keep his place in Saints' starting XI for the visit of West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday (3pm).
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#PLStories- #RalphHasenhuttl explains decision to select #TinoLivramento ahead of #KyleWalkerPeters #SAINTSFC

August 16, 2021
BOSS Ralph Hasenhuttl insisted “it was not an easy decision” to select youngster Tino Livramento ahead of Kyle Walker-Peters at Everton but added: “He is a player who can play in the Premier League.” The 18-year-old, who only signed for Saints from Chelsea earlier this month, played 90 minutes as the St Mary’s side fell to a 3-1 defeat at Everton. Walker-Peters, a standout performer for Saints last campaign, was left on the bench as an unused substitute as the visitors were undone by second-half goals from Richarlison, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Livramento had just played 45 minutes in a pre-season friendly against Athletic Bilbao at St Mary’s last Saturday, before being thrust into Premier League action for his new club. Asked about selecting Livramento over Walker-Peters, Hasenhuttl replied: “The players out on the pitch today, they showed most of the pre-season. “Okay he (Livramento) was not that long here like Kyle but it was not an easy decision. “But I was looking for his physical one against one qualities he has defensively against Richarlison. I think he did it fantastically to be honest. “We (know) he is immediately that he is a player who can play in the Premier League and this is very positive for us.” Adam Armstrong’s goal in the first half had put Saints ahead before the visitors hit back in the second half on Merseyside. It means Saints are still waiting for an opening-day win in the Premier League since 2013.
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#PLStories- #RalphHasenhuttl impressed by Saints’ #TinoLivramento #SAINTSFC

August 8, 2021
RALPH Hasenhuttl praises instant impact from substitute and new-signing Tino Livramento, saying: “He immediately showed that he is a fantastic young player.” The 18-year-old right-wing-back was introduced at half-time and within seconds had won the ball back in midfield, drove the team forward and chipped a delightful pass into Theo Walcott to finish and halve the deficit. Although Saints’ Spanish opponents, Athletic Bilbao, ran out 3-1 winners, Livramento impressed and almost set-up Michael Obafemi to score shortly after but for a good save denying him. It was the former Chelsea youngster’s first minutes in a Saints shirt, in front of the St Mary’s faithful, and his performance has already got fans excited. Clearly, at such a young age he is by no means a finished product and will have areas of his game to work on, but Austrian boss Hasenhuttl is pleased by the early signs. Speaking after the match, he said: “Tino showed in the first minutes that he is a good lad who can help us, and with a few changes, adding more and more of the few what will be the first eleven next week (referring to his substitutions). “He immediately showed that he is a fantastic young player, it is important that we have him, good, good to see.” The result meant Saints couldn’t complete an unbeaten pre-season schedule, but will travel to Goodison Park next Saturday (August 14) to kick off their Premier League campaign. A number of Saints players including but not limited to Jannik Vestergaard, James Ward-Prowse and Che Adams watched on from the stands, with Hasenhuttl hoping to reintroduce some to bolster his squad.
Ralph Hasenhuttl
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#PLStories- #RalphHasenhuttl and #OriolRomeu provide insight to new signing #TinoLivramento #SAINTSFC

August 7, 2021
TINO Livramento is set to make his first appearance in Saints colours during Saturday's friendly against Athletic Bilbao, with boss Ralph Hasenhuttl declaring: "I am very proud the club managed to bring him in." Saints fought off reported competition from around Europe to snap up the highly-rated 18-year-old defender. He joined the club from Chelsea this week for a fee said to be in the region of £5million, having won the club's academy player of the year award last season. Livramento is yet to make a competitive senior appearance, but was twice named on the bench for Premier League fixtures with the Blues last season. And the St Mary's crowd are set to get their first chance to see the new man in action when La Liga side Bilbao head to the south coast (3pm). Discussing the club's latest recruit, Hasenhuttl said: "He has trained twice very hard after his COVID he had for two weeks, he was out. "He needs a little bit of time to come to the level others are at the moment. "We have had four very tough weeks (of pre-season) so far at a good level, so we will want to give him a chance against Bilbao, maybe for 45 or 30 minutes. I want to have a look. "But from what I have seen so far in the first sessions is he is a fantastic player for us and one of the best young players on this position in England I think, so I am very proud the club managed to bring him in. "And I don’t want to hang the expectations too high, but I think in the next five years we will have a lot of fun with him." Full-back Livramento will challenge Kyle Walker-Peters and Yan Valery for a starting berth at Saints in his preferred position of right-back, while the club also hope he can provide cover for Romain Perraud on the left side of defence. The teenager has joined in with his first training sessions this week, and new team-mate Oriol Romeu likes what he has seen so far. Asked for his first impressions of Livramento, Romeu told the Daily Echo: "A great lad. He’s a young player. But I’ve only seen one session, one exercise. From what I’ve seen from our side, a very good young lad with probably a great future ahead of him. "Happy to have him here. He is going to be a good option at the back as well. "He looks strong, he looks fit. Although he’s young, he’s got quite a physical presence so I’m sure he’s going to be a good help for us as well." Livramento is the second teenager Saints have attracted from Chelsea this summer, with centre-back Dynel Simeu also arriving to link up initially with the B team. Asked how promising it is that Saints can attract such talent from big clubs like Chelsea, Romeu added: "Yeah, probably because they’re seeing they’ve got chances and they can grow and get some proper games here. "There is nothing wrong with that, as long as they come to perform and do their thing, we’re happy, people to come and help and do a good job."
Tino Livramento
Posted in2021-2022-Season Daily News

#PLStories – #TinoLivramento reveals role of #RalphHasenhuttl while signing for Southampton #SaintsFC

August 4, 2021
SAINTS’ most recent summer signing Tino Livramento has revealed that manager Ralph Hasenhuttl was highly persuasive in getting him to switch Chelsea, admitting “the passion that he shows, I just can’t wait to get started.” As with any footballing opinion, fans may vary on what they believe Austrian boss Hasenhuttl brings to the table and the future that the club holds under him – but Livramento is absolutely clear. The 18-year-old right-sided player has been with the Blues since the start of his footballing development but has followed fellow academy youngster Dynel Simeu and made the south-coast switch. Having won the academy’s Player of the Year award back in May, Livramento would be following in the footsteps of previous winners such as Mason Mount and Reece James – who have become England internationals and Champions League winners while at Chelsea. Read more Who is Saints' new signing ex-Chelsea Tino Livramento? Ralph Hasenhuttl: Tino Livramento made a very good choice Former Saint Jake Hesketh joins Eastleigh FC But Livramento has insisted he “can’t wait to get started” at Saints and has named Hasenhuttl as a driving force in his decision. He told the club: “The manager was quite a big factor as to why I wanted to come here, the passion that he shows, I just can’t wait to get started. “He wanted to tell me a lot, he wants to tell me a lot about how he wants me to come in and train, how he wants me to play, what he wants me to bring to the team. “That was really attractive to me to see him expressing those emotions. Showing how he sees me playing in a Premier League team, which is really big for me being 18 – it was a really good conversation. “You do need to be good defensively and Ralph said he sees that’s an area he can help me improve, I believe with his help that’s what I can bring to the table as well, a good defensive right-back.” When asked about what he sees in Saints as a club, he was equally complimentary. He added: “It’s a talented group but I know what I can add to it, as I say I can’t wait to get started. “They are now an established Premier League team, they’ve always been notorious for bringing through youth payers, you look at your Gareth Bale’s, Theo Walcott is obviously back at the club now. “It’s a healthy environment for me to come and grow. “I never wanted to be tied down to a huge deal and then not get a lot of first-team opportunities, I felt like this was the best place to come and test myself. If Southampton comes in for you and you’re 18, there’s not many people that would turn that down.”