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Mauricio Pellegrino hopes his Barcelona experience can help revive Southampton and end 10-match winless run in the Premier League

Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino admits he is going through the most challenging period in his career, but is convinced it will make him stronger.

Pellegrino faces a battle to keep his job after a nightmare run of one win in 14 Premier League games ahead of Sunday's visit of Tottenham Hotspur.

The former Liverpool defender said: 'I expect always that my challenging moment, or my most important moment, hopefully will come.

Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino is facing his most challenging period at St Mary's
Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino is facing his most challenging period at St Mary's

'It is part of my job, massive games, challenging moments, and how to approach these moments.