Southampton ‘could sack Russell Martin tomorrow night’

Pressure mounts on Welshman after heavy Reading defeat

Martin could be axed if Saints lose at Burnley on Tuesday

Southampton are considering sacking manager Russell Martin tomorrow night if they lose at Burnley, according to reports.

The Saints were thrashed 3-1 at home by Reading on Saturday, leaving them 18th in the Championship table and just one point above the relegation zone.

It was Southampton’s fourth defeat in their last five matches, and the pressure is now mounting on Martin, who was appointed in the summer.

The Telegraph reports that Southampton’s hierarchy are now considering sacking Martin if they lose at Burnley on Tuesday night.

Martin has come under fire for his team’s poor form, and there have been reports of unrest among the players.

If Martin is sacked, it would be a major gamble by Southampton, who are already struggling in the Championship.

The Saints have a number of talented players in their squad, but they have been unable to find any consistency under Martin.

If they do sack Martin, Southampton will need to find a new manager who can quickly turn things around.

Otherwise, they could be facing a relegation battle.