Definition: In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Try to find the best answer that is most likely to fill in "_". Note that the URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].
Input: Ronald Koeman called for Southampton's players to show maturity, nous and respect after Victor Wanyama's future came under question. This weekend brings with it arguably Saints' biggest match of the season, with the visit of Tottenham likely to be key in the fight for European qualification. Mauricio Pochettino's first return to St Mary's adds extra spice to a match, ahead of which his successor felt the need to hold a team meeting to refocus his players' minds. Ronald Koeman says his Southampton players must remain focused on European qualification Koeman spoke to Victor Wanyama and his other players to refocus them on the last five league gamesRonald Koeman has urged his team to focus on European qualificationKoeman is trying to ignore media speculation about his playersThe Saints manager rubbished claims about Victor Wanyama leavingBoss says he is not surprised his players want Champions League football 
 Question:'On one side it's normal because, okay, we are _,' Koeman said.

Southampton