Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is happy with what he is seeing from Ghanaian center back Salisu Mohammed in the English Premier League.

“This is not something new that we know new players need time to adapt to the Premier League," Hasenhuttl said, speaking after the draw with title runaway leaders City.

“He had a long problem with not being fit and it took a little bit but we always said to him take your time, he was coming in the first half-year and didn't train with the team.

“This is hard for a new player when you are in such a situation."

He continued: “But then you go through and we always spoke about the long-term project we had with him, give him the time to adapt to our game and the time to be fit enough for our game.

“Now you see how strong he is and how good developed we have him."

Mohammed Salisu joined the saints from Spanish side Real Valladolid in the summer of 2021, for a reported £11 million and has since not looked back as he has been very consistent for the club.

Last Saturday was undoubtedly one of his finest displays for Southampton in their 1-1 draw against league champions Manchester City as he put up a man of the match display.

He made the most clearances (6) and most interceptions (2), and did not commit a single foul. He also won all of his duels and tackles.

It was a defensive masterclass from the 22-year-old. There will undoubtedly be quite a few clubs out there now keeping a close eye on his development after that particular outing.

The Ghana rebel has made 39 appearances for Southampton since joining the club and will set his sights on bigger clubs if his performance should continue.