Joe Aribo has opened up on the behind the scenes talks boss Ralph Hasenhuttl that saw him drop out of the Southampton team - as the former Rangers star pledged to always be ready.
Aribo made the switch to the English Premier League earlier this summer with his Ibrox deal heading into the final 12 month, having been a key figure at Ibrox following his move north of the border in 2019. He made his mark under Steven Gerrard and Gio van Bronckhorst with his performances domestically, and was vital for the Dutchman on route to the Europa League final where Aribo netted in Seville.
After starting the opening day defeat for Southampton against Tottenham, he was dropped to the bench but made his mark when he came off the bench on match day two against Leeds United. Aribo's quick feet saw him round goalkeeper Illan Meslier before wrong footing two defenders on the goal line to fire into the far corner of the net.