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Matt Le Tissier claims Southampton took a 'big step down' under Claude Puel and backs club to bring in right replacement

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Matt Le Tissier says he fully understands Southampton’s decision to sack manager Claude Puel - and trusts the club will find the ideal replacement.

Puel was axed on Wednesday after just 12 months in charge following an end-of-season review by executive director Les Reed.

The Frenchman led the Saints to an eighth-place finish in the Premier League last season and to the League Cup final - their first major final appearance in 14 years.