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Mauricio Pellegrino hopes Manolo Gabbiadini's brace will spark life into Italian striker after salvaging a draw for Southampton

Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino hopes striker Manolo Gabbiadini can regain confidence after the Italian's double rescued a 2-2 draw against Newcastle.

Making his first start in over a month, Gabbiadini scored twice at St Mary's Stadium - the second a penalty with 15 minutes remaining - to cancel out goals from Newcastle's Isaac Hayden and Ayoze Perez.

Southampton have struggled in attack of late and a return to form for Gabbiadini would be particularly timely, after hitting six goals in his first four games for the Saints last season.

Manolo Gabbiadini boosted boss Mauricio Pellegrino after netting a brace against Newcastle
Manolo Gabbiadini boosted boss Mauricio Pellegrino after netting a brace against Newcastle
The Italian forward scored from the spot to level Sunday's tie at St Mary's and earn a point
The Italian forward scored from the spot to level Sunday's tie at St Mary's and earn a point

'Manolo is an important player for us,' Pellegrino said.