Koeman gives thumbs up to Achilles surgery

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman gave the thumbs up on Friday after having surgery on an Achilles injury.

The Dutchman may be missing from the sidelines for his side's Premier League opener against Newcastle United at St James' Park on Sunday, having confirmed the injury on Twitter earlier this week.

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