Southampton's Koeman ready for life without 'dangerous' Mane


Football - Southampton v Swansea City - Barclays Premier League - St Mary's Stadium - 26/9/15 Southampton manager Ronald Koeman Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Alan Walter Livepic

(Reuters) - Amid the euphoria surrounding Southampton's first away win over Chelsea since January 2002, manager Ronald Koeman has admitted the Saints will find it hard to keep hold of Sadio Mane, arguably their best player in the 3-1 defeat of the champions.

The 23-year-old Mane has been in blistering form this season, scoring four goals in his last three games and vindicating his manager's decision to fend off Manchester United's reported interest during the transfer window.

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