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Trending towards return Lallana (groin) could be back for Saturday's trip to Wolves, according to manager Russell Martin. "Pretty much as is. Wee Man [Ryan Fraser] trained the last couple days but it's pr...

Impact Lallana missed out on a cup clash with the groin injury and is now set to return. The midfielder will likely be a depth option for Saturday's trip to Wolves, with a role off the bench in the second half most likely before the break.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Fraser (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's trip to wolves, per manager Russell Martin. "Pretty much as is. Wee Man [Ryan Fraser] trained the last couple days but it's probably a bi...

Impact Fraser was always going to face an uphill battle to get back fit before the international break, and it appears he's not going to be able to do so. Fraser's next chance to return is a Nov. 24 clash with Liverpool, with Maxwel Cornet getting more minutes Saturday.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Has consistent defensive issue Hardwood-Bells had two off-target shots and made two tackles, six clearances and one block during Saturday's 1-0 win over Everton.

Impact Hardwood-Bellis excelled at the heart of the defense by making the perfect reads and disrupting plays whenever he had the chance. In his first campaign as a full-time starter in EPL, the center-back is starting to feel comfortable in his role, with 33 clearances and nine blocks over his last six starts.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively in win Bednarek made seven clearances and three interceptions, helped his side keeping a clean sheet and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 win over Everton.

Impact Bednarek was rock-solid at the heart of the defense for the Saints as he dominated opposing forwards on the ground and in aerial plays and his only foul committed was a much-needed one as he prevent Beto from being in a breakaway situation against the goalkeeper. With 30 clearances, five interceptions and five blocks over his last four starts, the center-back is one of EPL's players with most fantasy upside.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Keeps first season clean sheet Ramsdale made five saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Everton.

Impact Ramsdale had a man-of-the-match performance here as he made some miraculous saves when the game was still scoreless, especially during the first half. Third in saves per game among all EPL goalkeepers, he will hope his first clean sheet of the year is the start of better things to come after allowing multiple goals in all but two of the previous contests.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench on Saturday Sugawara made an assist after coming off the bench during Saturday's 1-0 win over Everton.

Impact Sugawara was brought in the 79th minute to replace Jack Stephens and ended up being key for his team to win all three points as he assisted Adam Armstrong's winner in the 85th with a pinpoint pass from the flank. After starting in the first eight league matches of the year, the full-back was an unused substitute on the previous outing so he'll hope this assists helps him to earn his playing time back.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner versus Everton Armstrong scored a goal off three shots (one on target), created one chance and sent in six crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Everton.

Impact Armstrong finally open his scoring account for the year and did that in style, with a one-timed shot off a pass from the right to bag the game-winner for the Saints in the 85th minute. One of the biggest reasons why his club got promoted to Premier League last season, Armstrong will hope this goal is the start of better things to come for him as he keeps looking for consistent production on the top flight.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Injury seems minor Lallana picked up a groin injury in Saturday's 1-0 win over Everton, according to manager Russell Marti, per George Rees-Julian of the Daily Echo. "It's nothing serious but he just...

Impact Lallana's early exit Saturday looked to be cautious more than anything, as the midfielder's injuries are now being downplayed. His substitution came right after halftime, with him feeling enough discomfort to make the change. He will now head for assessment, hoping he can be an option to face Wolves on Saturday. He was replaced by Joe Aribo, who will likely continue in his spot if he misses time.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Starting against Toffees Downes (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Everton.

Impact Downes missed a Carabao Cup clash due to a knock, but is now back in the starting XI in the Premier League. The midfielder was originally worried to have suffered a more serious issue, but it appears he avoided any sort of severe issue.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

True game-time call Fraser (undisclosed) is a game-time call ahead of Saturday's clash with Everton, according to manager Russell Martin. "I think [Ryan] Fraser is the only [new] injury concern we hav...

Impact Fraser suffered the injury during Tuesday's Carabao Cup clash with Stoke, but seems to have avoided a serious problem. When fit he's been a decent contributor, though he's only start two Premier League matches, coming off the bench in two other, as both injury and suspension have been troublesome for the winger.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Trains Thursday Downes (undisclosed) was back in team training Thursday, according to his club.

Impact Downes looks to be recovering well from his issues, with the midfielder already back in team training Thursday. This should leave most to believe he will be an option to face Everton on Saturday, although that will likely come down to a late fitness test. He has yet to miss a start in league play this campaign, so they will hope he is an option to face the Toffees on Saturday.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Carabao Cup match Dibling was left out for Tuesday's 3-2 win over Stoke City.

Impact Dibling was left out Tuesday after only going 45 and being substituted off at halftime Saturday, implying the midfielder may be holding an injury. This could be a tough loss for the club, as he has started in their past six league matches. That said, they will hope he is an option for Saturday's match against Everton, with Maxwell Cornet or Ben Brenton Diaz likely to take his spot if left out.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in Carabao Cup Sugawara started and played 90 minutes in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Stoke City.

Impact Sugawara returned from injury this weekend but didn't see any time, going unused off the bench. However, he changed that Tuesday, earning a spot in the starting XI for their cup tie. He had started in every match he had been available for before Saturday and should return to the starting role now that he is fully fit.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Brentford and Southampton advance to English League Cup quarterfinals

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OCTOBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Forced off in cup Fraser was forced off with an apparent injury during Tuesday's EFL Cup clash with Stoke.

Impact Fraser picked up an apparent injury in the first half and had to be forced off. The forward just served a one-match ban in the Premier League, and could be set for a spell on the sideline now. Maxwel Cornet came on to replace Fraser.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off in cup Fraser was forced off with an apparent injury during Tuesday's EFL Cup clash with Stoke.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Option to face Everton Downes (undisclosed) is an option for Wednesday's cup match against Everton, according to his club.

Impact Downes looks to be fit again after his early exit against Manchester City on Saturday. This is great news for the club and player, as he is a regular starter, having yet to miss a start this season. That said, he will likely line up in the starting XI Wednesday if an option.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Back from suspension Fraser has cleared his suspension and is back as an option for the club moving forward.

Impact Fraser is back from his one-match ban, sitting out Saturday's 1-0 loss to Manchester City. The attacker has only started in two of his four appearances, so he could either return to the bench or the starting XI in the club's next match.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Registers nine clearances Harwood-Bellis recorded one tackle (one won) and nine clearances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Manchester City.

Impact Harwood-Bellis started and played the full 90 Saturday, recording a decent outing after registering one tackle won and a match-leading nine clearances in the loss. He has now started in all but one of the club's nine matches, looking to be a consistent player for the Saints this campaign.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Appears from bench Armstrong recorded two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Manchester City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 48th minute.

Impact Armstrong appeared at halftime of Saturday's match, getting 45 minutes of play while notching two shots and one chance created. He continues to only see time off the bench in a rotational role, only appearing in three of the club's past six contests.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one against City Ramsdale recorded six saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Manchester City.

Impact Ramsdale did all he could to limit City Saturday but still allowed a goal, making six saves in the loss. He has yet to register a clean sheet in seven appearances this campaign. He will have a decent chance of his first when facing Everton on Saturday.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 26 • YOUTUBE

Limps off Saturday Downes was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Manchester City with an injury.

Impact Downes was hobbled throughout the second half finally subbing off in the 87th minute. The extent of Downes' injury should be determined following the match.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Available from bench Sugawara (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Manchester City.

Impact Sugawara was a doubt in the buildup to the match, but is fit enough to take up a spot on the bench. The fullback is replaced in Saturday's XI by Ryan Manning.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

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