Ralph Hasenhuttl Sinks To His Knees And Breaks Down Into Tears After Southampton's 1-0 Win Over Liverpool

An emotional Ralph Hasenhuttl was on his knees in tears after Southampton picked up a sensational 1-0 victory over defending Premier League champions Liverpool.

Southampton forward Danny Ings scored in the second minute at St Mary's on Monday as the Saints fought hard to stop Liverpool from scoring an equaliser.

And Hasenhuttl, who was appointed Southampton boss in 2018, was spotted on the touchline on his knees and in tears after the full-time whistle blew.

It remains unclear why the 53-year-old Austrian was so emotional, but his side picked up a valuable three points as they sit in sixth place -- level on points with fifth-placed Manchester City and fourth-placed Tottenham.

Speaking after the match, Ings praised the influence of Hasenhuttl on the team and understood why it was an emotional moment for the Southampton boss.

The 28-year-old told Sky Sports: "He [Hasenhuttl] is very passionate and he brings that passion into the game and it's great for us to see that.

"The manager has got us all working our socks off and it's really paid off."

Liverpool could have snatched an equaliser early in the second half as Georginio Wijnaldum's shot was blocked by Jack Stephens' hand as he turned away.

However, the Reds' penalty appeal was dashed as VAR intervened and the decision went in favour of Southampton.

Liverpool's hopes of opening a lead at the top of the Premier League table were dashed after they were unable to crack the Southampton defence.

The Reds remain top of the league, but Jurgen Klopp's side are level on points with second-place Manchester United.

United have a match in hand and won't return to Premier League action until 12th January when they travel away to Burnley.

And Liverpool's next Premier League match will be against none other than the Red Devils on 17th January at Anfield.

Topics: Liverpool, Football News, Football, REds, Southampton, Premier League, Ralph Hasenhuttl, Saints

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