Southampton's new manager Russell Martin says he and his staff have tried to fill St Mary's with "energy" since their arrival in June.
The 37-year-old was prised away from Swansea City following lengthy contract negotiations.
"The way the players have trained so far has been fantastic with a really good mentality and energy," he told BBC Radio Solent.
"Some of them have had a lot of disappointment recently.
"But with every bit of pain is a chance to grow and it is up to us as a coaching staff to keep those levels up.