Southampton have appointed Ivan Jury as the club's new manager on an 18-month contract.
The Saints are rooted to the foot of the table after Russell Martin was sent off in last week's 5-0 thrashing of Tottenham Hotspur.
They have won just one league game this season, taking 5 points from a possible 48 points.
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After being relegated by Roma earlier this season, he was able to sign Jurić. Mantova, the Croatian Crotony Genoa, He has never been in charge outside of Italy, having played in Verona and Torino.
He told Southampton's official website: “I'm very happy. I think it's a really big challenge, But I'm very optimistic because I see a team that can do better.
“It's important to connect with the audience immediately. We want a strong team and I think the Southampton fans will love that.”
Juric is still awaiting final work permit approval and the club have not said if he will be available for tomorrow's game against Fulham.