Southampton 's early exit from the FA Cup means that Ronald Koeman 's side have a weekend off , and the south-coast outfit headed to snowy Switzerland for a mid-season break . On Thursday , Koeman posted a picture of himself kitted out in full ice hockey kit , but now a video has emerged of the team in action ... and they certainly should n't quit their day jobs any time soon . The Saints returned to winning ways on Tuesday night against Crystal Palace , but their recent form has seen them slip out of top four in the Premier League . Most of the Southampton squad struggled to stay on their feet as they took to the ice on Thursday . The players looked to enjoy their time playing ice hockey , with one player spinning another round on the ice . Injured striker Jay Rodriguez could not take part , but he watched on and laughed from the bench . Southampton boss Ronald Koeman got involved , taking to the ice in full kit to participate with his players . And talking of slips , most of the squad struggled to stay on their feet as they took to the ice on Thursday to participate in a sport they 're less familiar with . One particular struggler was striker Graziano Pelle , who showed less pace than he does on a Saturday afternoon , and needed to be helped around the ice by Southampton chairman Ralph Krueger - who is a former ice hockey player and coach . Ryan Bertrand smiled for the cameras , and celebrated after slotting the puck through the legs of a helpless goalkeeper during a match between two teams . Graziano Pelle struggled more than most , and had to be helped around the ice by Ralph Krueger . Koeman laughs as his players slip and slide on the ice during their time in Switzerland . A disclaimer at the end of the video , uploaded by the club 's YouTube account , put Southampton fans at ease . Southampton players took to the ice at Vaillant Arena in Davos , Switzerland on their team bonding trip . Morgan Schneiderlin ( left ) and Kelvin Davis put on their ice hockey gear before playing on Thursday . Ice hockey is , of course , a sport synonymous with injuries , but a disclaimer at the end of the YouTube video , uploaded by the club , confirmed that the afternoon passed without incident . 'No footballers were hurt during the making of this video , ' read the message , and it is one that will relieve Saints fans watching . Koeman 's side are back in action next Sunday , when they face perhaps their toughest test of the season - a trip to Stamford Bridge to play Chelsea . Shane Long was one Saints player who did not fancy his chances on the ice , opting out of the fun . Ryan Bertrand , whose loan signing was recently made permanent , celebrated after scoring a goal . Koeman is helped into his kit in the changing rooms before taking to the ice alongside his players . Pelle laughs with his team-mates as they arrive at the rink before taking to the ice on Thursday .
Southampton have a week off and the squad have travelled to Switzerland . The players were invited to an afternoon playing ice hockey . coach Ronald Koeman also got involved and took to the ice . The majority of the entire squad decided to stay on their feet . fans HERE for all the latest Southampton news .