Shane Long wants to impress new Southampton coach Mauricio Pellegrini

Ireland international Shane Long hopes to play more minutes under Mauricio Pellegrini's services. He admitted, that last season was very disappointing.

Long didn't play a significant role under Claude Puel's orders. He has the feeling that Pellegrini, who led Alaves to the Copa del Rey final, will have a positive impact on the team.

"The first impressions are really good. We're working hard and all the work is with the football. Straight away we are working in shape and how Mauricio want us to play", he said.

For now, Southampton have sold Jay Rodriguez to West Brom, but have signed defender Jan Bednarek from Lech Poznan.