File Photo: Premier League - Leicester City v Southampton - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - January 11, 2020 Southampton's James Ward-Prowse reacts Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
SOUTHAMPTON, England (Reuters) - Southampton have stripped unsettled Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg of the captaincy, appointing James Ward-Prowse in his place, manager Ralph Hassenhuettl told reporters on Wednesday.
Denmark midfielder Hojbjerg joined the Saints from Bayern Munich in 2016, and last month made it clear he is eager to play at what he described as a "higher level", telling German media he wanted to win the Premier League and the Champions League.
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