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Southampton boss Hasenhuttl admits to sending spies to rival training sessions

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has admitted to sending 'spies' to rival teams' training sessions during his time in Germany.

The Saints boss was quizzed on the topic in the aftermath of Leeds United gaffer Marcelo Bielsa having admitted to sending one of his own to a closed training session ahead of his side's clash with Derby County on Friday.

The Argentine said he had a 'different viewpoint' when Rams boss Frank Lampard told him that he hasn't respected the rules of fair play, but the FA are investigating the incident regardless.

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Southampton's next clash sees them face Derby in the FA Cup on Wednesday and boss Hasenhuttl was quizzed on his opinion of the matter, and whether he had ever sent people to spy on opponents in the past.