Thursday 18 September 2014 16:42, UK
Ronald Koeman has confirmed that Sadio Mane has been successful in gaining a work permit.
The Senegalese midfielder signed for Southampton from Red Bull Salzburg in an £11.8 million deal but has so far been unable to play.
But Koeman confirmed the necessary paperwork has now been completed and Mane should be available for selection in the League Cup tie against Arsenal.
“Yesterday I got a message that everything is done and that the work permit is ok," said the Dutchman.
“It’s not good to be frustrated because you can do nothing about that. He’s back now and its ok because he will be part of the group tomorrow.
“He is flying back today and will arrive very early tomorrow morning but it is too close for Saturday.
“I haven’t spoken to him about his physical state and I don’t know what fitness he has done, but it will be a good chance for him to be part of the squad for next Thursday and the League Cup game against Arsenal."
