Southampton boss Claude Puel is hoping his side can get back on track when they face Norwich City in The Emirates FA Cup.
The Saints had one foot in the fourth round last week before conceding a stoppage-time equaliser at Carrow Road, to set up Wednesday’s replay.
And with home advantage at St. Mary’s, the Frenchman is hoping they can bring their recent run of disappointing form to an end.
“Norwich was another disappointment,” admitted Puel.
“It was a game where we had good control of the ball but without many opportunities. It was the same as many games - we are unlucky.
“Many games are the same, without opportunity for the opponent and 30 seconds from the final whistle we conceded another goal.
“It was a shame because we had all of the ball and now it’s important to finish this work at home, in front of our fans, and to give a good answer and get a good result.”
Puel has also revealed that he plans to alternate his squad against Alex Neil's Championship side, with a home tie against Arsenal awaiting the winners in the fourth round later this month.
“It’s normally a mix, it’s important to continue the work, to improve with these young players and also to put around them experienced players to maintain a good level with the emotion, the physicality and the quality,” he explained.
“I think with all of these games in January it’s important also to make rotation, but of course we want to qualify - it’s important for all the squad to continue this work.
“It’s important to give game-time to different players, to continue to improve - it’s important for Southampton.
“A good result would be a good thing for the squad at this moment.”
