Defender Virgil van Dijk believes Southampton have the ability to go on a long run in the Europa league if they can come out on top when they host Hapoel Be'er Sheva in their crunch final Group K game on Thursday.
Claudio Puel's side are level on seven points with the Israeli side but a scoreless draw or victory will send them into the round of 32 as runners up.
"With the quality we have in the team, I think we have a chance to go far in the competition," van Dijk told the club website. (www.southamptonfc.com)
"Obviously, we've had some good games and bad games, but I think in every game we've had chances to win."
Southampton started their campaign by beating Sparta Prague 3-0 at home but were held to a goalless draw in Israel before losing 1-0 to Inter Milan, who prop up Group K.
The south coast club then defeated Inter in the return fixture but fell 1-0 to Sparta Prague in their last Europa League game.
However, central defender van Dijk is confident of overcoming their opponents at St Mary's Stadium.
"We've made it a bit difficult for ourselves with the away results," the Dutchman, who has captained the side in all five Group K games, added.
"We need to be focused ... It's going to be a tough game ... They're a good opponent ... physical as well. So, we need to be prepared, but I'm confident."
"It's going to be a different game without their fans. I think their fans played a big part over there."
Most importantly, van Dijk said, the team must not rely on the no score draw option.
