Southampton midfielder Steven Davis has called on the club's supporters to back the team during a difficult period.
Southampton recorded a 1-0 win over Fulham in the third round of the FA Cup at the weekend, but the Saints have not been victorious in the Premier League since November 26.
That poor run of form has seen the team slip to 17th position in the table, and the pressure is piling on head coach Mauricio Pellegrino.
Pellegrino was again the subject of jeers from Southampton fans against Fulham, and Davis, who is valued at £5.4m by transfermarkt.co.uk, has admitted that 'stuff like that doesn't really help'.
The Argentine is expected to remain in charge for Saturday's trip to Watford, but another defeat could see the former Alaves boss lose his position as head coach.
Davis told the Southern Daily Echo:
"It's important that we all stick together. We're not in a position that any of us want to be in: fans, players and staff alike.
"Stuff like that doesn't really help. We need the fans more than ever at this point in time. Whenever you're struggling."
Southampton sacked Claude Puel at the end of last season despite the Frenchman leading the club to an eighth-placed finish in the Premier League, and a spot in the final of the League Cup.
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