Southampton return to motion within the Championship this afternoon as they host Leeds United at St. Mary’s within the televised early kick-off.
The Saints come into this match off the again of four straight league defeats beneath Russell Martin and they’re now in determined want of a constructive end result to vary the temper.
They were beaten 2-1 by Middlesbrough, regardless of taking the lead by way of Adam Armstrong, of their final match and now need to face Daniel Farke’s Whites, who’re unbeaten of their last six Championship outings.
What is the newest Southampton crew information?
Martin has confirmed that Scotland worldwide Ross Stewart will not be available to make his debut however is out on the coaching pitch and doing taking pictures drills forward of his return.
The pinnacle coach didn’t reveal some other new damage considerations throughout his pre-match press convention however he may look to make some modifications to his aspect with the intention to return to successful methods at present.
Will Samuel Edozie begin in opposition to Leeds?
Southampton’s supervisor should now unleash Samuel Edozie from the beginning in opposition to the Yorkshire-based outfit as he may trigger them issues alongside Che Adams in assault.
The 20-year-old wizard got here off the bench in opposition to Middlesbrough final weekend and caught the attention with a Sofascore rating of 7.3 as he created one probability for his teammates.
He has averaged a Sofascore rating of 7.04 throughout eight Championship matches up to now this season and has contributed with two targets and 0 ‘large probabilities’ created.
The previous Manchester Metropolis man has been capable of drive the crew up the pitch together with his capability to take the ball previous opposition gamers, with 1.8 successful dribbles per conflict.
Ryan Fraser, who began in opposition to Middlesbrough on the left flank, has averaged a Sofascore rating of 6.7 throughout 5 league video games for Southampton and is but to contribute with a purpose or a ‘large probability’ created.
The Scotland worldwide has additionally solely accomplished 0.4 dribbles per match and has not confirmed himself to supply greater than Edozie, as an attacking risk or as a ball service to push the crew ahead in counter-attacking conditions.
What number of targets has Che Adams scored this season?
Martin should now unleash the 5 foot 10 hotshot forward of Fraser to start out alongside Scottish marksman Adams, who has scored three goals in seven Championship clashes this time period.
The previous Birmingham quantity 9 has struck thrice from simply four league starts and has been capable of showcase his capability to tee up his fellow attackers with three ‘big chances’ created.
His capability to supply assists, of which he has two this season, alongside together with his goalscoring risk makes the 27-year-old ace the right foil for the 20-year-old magician to play with.
Adams may present the ex-Manchester Metropolis prodigy with the probabilities he wants so as to add to his tally of two targets while he additionally has the ending capability to probably get on the tip of any passes and crosses that the winger may produce.
Due to this fact, Edozie, who was as soon as hailed as “exciting” by Martin, and the Scotland worldwide may trigger Leeds issues on the prime finish of the pitch this afternoon and may each begin in assault alongside Adam Armstrong.
