20 Most Important Players In The Premier League 2014/15

7. Morgan Schneiderlin

Much uncertainty shrouds the Frenchman's future at St. Mary's, but Schneiderlin has been ever-present at the Saints since the dark days of League One. The exodus from the seaside club has promised anything but progress, leaving new coach Ronald Koeman with a lot to do in a short period of time. Some continuity is required, with the France international knowing exactly what is required at this level. Earning his France debut before the World Cup, earning a call-up in the light of injury to Clement Grenier, the 24-year-old has shown in recent years that he has all of the attributes required to be a top quality box-to-box midfielder. The list of departures is growing frightening, but alongside Schneiderlin should stand some capable personnel. Dusan Tadic and James Ward-Prowse can offer creativity, while Jack Cork and Vincent Wanyama can offer some grit and work rate, but whether Koeman can create a balanced side is debatable, though time remains for additional purchases in the transfer market. His Twitter outburst may have outlined some resentment towards his superiors, but Schneiderlin still retains his competitive hunger to win, with ambition to improve the fortunes of the coastal project at which he has thrived. The Saints have given the Frenchman the platform to gain international plaudits, but now the former Strasbourg midfielder has to be Southampton's stable rock after a tempestuous summer.