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Southampton: Ralph Hasenhuttl struggling to concentrate on job due to Ukraine-Ukraine conflict

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl admits he is struggling to concentrate on his job in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Austrian Hasenhuttl has welcomed the many sporting sanctions imposed on Russia and concedes football is currently serving only as a distraction.

The sister of Saints' Brazilian defender Lyanco is among those to have fled Ukraine, while Poland international Jan Bednarek united with his compatriots in refusing to play Russia in a World Cup qualification play-off.

Southampton host Premier League rivals West Ham in the FA Cup fifth round on Wednesday evening.