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Injury less serious than thought Bednarek (knee) has received a positive update on his knee and is only expected to miss two to three weeks with the issue, according to manager Russel Martin. "They'll both be out...

Impact Bednarek will luckily not be sidelined for a major portion of time after suffering a knee injury, with testing showing positive results. He will now Missa round two to three weeks, returning in mid-December if all goes to plan. This will force a change, with Kyle Walker-Peters probably taking his spot while Yukinari Sugawara moves to right-back.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out number of weeks Ramsdale (finger) is set to miss around the next month of action due to surgery he had on his finger, according to manager Russell Martin. "They'll both be out for this weekend and...

Impact Ramsdale will miss a decent portion of time due to his operation, as the goalie will now hope to return ahead of Christmas as long as his recovery goes to plan. This will force a change in net, as he has been their regular starter, with Alex McCarthy likely to take his spot.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee injury Bednarek has suffered a knee injury while with Poland and is expected to miss the next three weeks of action, according to his team.

Impact Bednarek is heading for the sidelines for a portion of time, with the defender suffering from what appears to be a knee issue. This will force him to miss time, which is a brutal blow for the Saints starting defender. Kyle Walker-Peters will likely move back to the center of the defense while Yukinari Sugawara reenters the starting XI at right-back as Bednarek waits on his return, probably coming around the start of December.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Set for finger surgery Ramsdale (finger) is set for a surgery on his finger, per Dan Sheldon of The Athletic.

Impact Ramsdale suffered the injury against Wolves, and withdrew from the England squad. He's now set to undergo a surgery on his finger, setting him up for a spell on the sideline. It's not clear how long he will be out, but Alex McCarthy could get some time in the first team in the coming weeks.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Ramsdale withdrew from international duty due to an injury he picked up against Wolves.

Impact Ramsdale picked up an injury against Wolves in the final match before the break, and is now set to fall out of international duty. The goalkeeper will hope to get fit before a Nov. 24 clash with Liverpool, which should be one of the tougher matches on the calendar. Alex McCarthy would likely get the start if Ramsdale is ruled out.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Eight crosses without return Mateus Fernandes generated three shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Wolverhampton.

Impact Mateus Fernandes attempted eight crosses, including four corners. He also took three shots which was his largest total fo the season. However, without getting a shot on target, he has only made one attempt on target from a total of seven this year.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice with two saves Ramsdale registered two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Wolverhampton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 51st minute.

Impact Ramsdale conceded twice for the first time in three games as he had made a series of impressive performances. He has made a minimum of two saves in all but one game this season. After the international break, he will face Liverpool at home.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 9 • YOUTUBE

Late scratch Downes was scratched before Saturday's clash with Wolves.

Impact Downes was back in the starting XI but was scratched just minutes before the match. It's not clear what the injury is for the midfielder, but he was replaced by Joe Aribo. Downes will work to recover over the international break before a Nov. 24 clash with Liverpool.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting XI Lallana (groin) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Wolves.

Impact Lallana was a doubt for Saturday's clash with a minor groin issue, but evidently he passed all tests and was deemed fit enough to start. The midfielder will hope to keep the good form going against a winless Wolves side.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 8 • 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.

NOVEMBER 8 • 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.

NOVEMBER 4 • 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.

NOVEMBER 4 • 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.

NOVEMBER 4 • 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.

NOVEMBER 4 • 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.

NOVEMBER 4 • 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.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 2 • 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.

NOVEMBER 2 • 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

Premier League teams Brentford and Southampton have both squeezed past second-tier opponents to reach the quarterfinals of the English League Cup

OCTOBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Brentford and Southampton advance to English League Cup quarterfinals