MP has just said that Ryan Bertrand is looking much better today - but he hasn't trained today. He will train tomorrow, they hope.
Bertrand still possible (will check him nearer game) and Austin back training. No other problems. https://southamptonfc.com/news/2018-01-29/team-news-southampton-brighton-premier-league-1718 Further update here. Sounds positive.
Non committal about Promes still pushing (which probably means we will sign him in a few hours going by last weeks press conference ). Doesn't know the Spurs player. Not been told anything about Manolo and he wants to keep him.
He actually said that Promes wants to sign, but there are 8 pages of food puns on the Saint Quincy! not606 thread, so he was a bit disappointed we weren't taking it seriously
https://southamptonfc.com/news/2018-01-29/team-news-southampton-brighton-premier-league-1718 I know this is a chance for a victory and an important game for us, but reckon we shouldn't risk Bertie if it could end up with him being out longer. As for Carrillo, better to put him on the subs bench....he has to gauge the nature of the EPL and get used to his team mates and style of Saints. Can't risk him having a couple of poor games and becoming the scapegoat for the fans.
Two games? He’s already had ten minutes and people are saying he’s not top notch! You’re far too generous Fran!
I think if he's fit, and MP2 thinks he's right for the match, he should play. It's not exactly as if he'll be kicking a bigger goal scoring threat out of the team. I'd say we can't risk leaving him out just in case he doesn't perform and the more dense of our fan base start getting on his back. Best way to learn the league and his team mates is to play games!
3 at the back with McQueen at wing back? Our double pivot hasn't really worked/happened this year so we could play 1 CDM. McCarthy Cedric Stephens Yoshida Hoedt McQueen Hojoyyledghjp;ber77g JWP Tadic Gabbiadini Carilla New style?
It was a biggie in the Championship, And a biggie in League One Brighton are our rivals now, We have to win this one,
I’m amazed Austin is back training. Thought he was out for much longer. I hope he has been careful with his fitness whilst off as he had been looking sharp.