Southampton fans are far from happy with the news that Ralph Hasenhuttl is trying to turn Yan Valery into a centre-back.

The Saints have had a relatively poor start to the season under the Austrian boss. As is stands, they have won just one of their nine Premier League games to date, scoring just eight goals (Sky Sports).

Valery, meanwhile, remains very much on the periphery of the Saints starting XI, having featured in just two League Cup fixtures (Transfermarkt).

Ahead of the clash with Chelsea, it seems that Hasenhuttl has plans to introduce Valery into the side on a more regular basis, although perhaps not as you would expect.

The gaffer has suggested Valery could be used at centre-back, saying he has done well when playing there in training in place of the injured Jack Stephens (via Hampshire Live).

The news was shared on Twitter by @SaintsExtra ahead of the trip to Stamford Bridge, and it attracted plenty of attention from the supporters. They took to the social media platform to share their thoughts.

Let's see what the fans had to say about the Valery news below

"That’s enough for me. Ralph out."

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"Don’t even think of it Ralph!!! About time we got rid of valery anyway he’s so bad"

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"sorry what"

Credit: @ed_carter6

"He’s lost the plot mate"

Credit: @Declan_SFC

"Might as well stick Shane Long at cb"

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"Vallery one of the weakest full backs we’ve had physically for a while, put in the position where any mistake costs a goal, can’t see how that could go wrong"

Credit: @Moody_boy18883

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