Alcaraz, Tsitsipas advance in Madrid; Medvedev, Rublev lose
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has reached the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Alexander ZverevMAY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SOUTHAMPTON 1-1-9 · 20TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE · RELEGATION
1-1-9 · 20TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE · RELEGATION
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Alex McCarthy - Beaten three times versus Newcastle McCarthy made three saves and conceded three goals during Sunday's 3-1 loss against Newcastle.
Impact McCarthy had a nice first half but then saw Callum Wilson come out striking twice during the final frame and some friendly fire from Theo Walcott helping the opposition to seal a 3-1 win. McCarthy made four saves and conceded four goals over two matches since taking over as the starting goalkeeper over Gavin Bazunu and will try to bounce back during May 8 visit to Nottingham Forest.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Theo Walcott - Scores own goal versus Newcastle Walcott made one interception and scored an own goal after coming off the bench during Sunday's 3-1 loss against Newcastle.
Impact Walcott was brought off the bench for the first time in seven matches being brought midway through the second frame to replace Moussa Djenepo but couldn't provide the desired boost on the attacking end. To make things even worse, the attacker accidentally sent the ball into his own net in the 79th minute when an opponent headed a corner kick towards his legs. Walcott will hope this mistake doesn't cost him playing time during this decisive stretch of the campaign, with his team desperately fighting against relegation.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kamaldeen Sulemana - Logs assist versus Newcastle Sulemana provided an assist and made three tackles (two won), two clearances and one interception during Sunday's 3-1 loss against Newcastle.
Impact Sulemana assisted Stuart Armstrong for his side's lone goal in the 41st minute but other than that his contributions were limited to what he did on the defensive side of the ball. Anyway, this was the first career EPL assist for the youngster, who has been mostly a starter since joining the Saints and will probably remain in the lineup for this final stretch of the campaign.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stuart Armstrong - Scores against Newcastle Armstrong scored a goal off two shots (both on target), made three tackles and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 3-1 loss against Newcastle.
Impact Armstrong had a rare start here and made most of the opportunity, anticipating a defender inside the six-yard box to slot home a cross from the right flank and open the scoring for the Saints in the 41st minute. This was just the second goal of the campaign for the midfielder, who will hope to get more significant playing time moving forward.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Romain Perraud - Set for ankle surgery Perraud will undergo ankle surgery and miss the rest of the season, he confirmed via Twitter.
Impact Perraud almost made it the entire season without having a major injury, but unfortunately that changed last week. He's battled a couple different injuries since joining Southampton and this one will keep his from training over the next couple months. He finishes the season with two goals and two assists from 30 starts and 15 chances created in 29 league appearances (22 starts) playing for multiple managers. The question is if he can sign on elsewhere with Southampton looking likely to be relegated.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Top seeds Alcaraz and Swiatek advance at Madrid Open
Carlos Alcaraz has reached the round of 16 of the Madrid Open with a straight-set victory over Grigor DimitrovAPRIL 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wilson scores 2 as Newcastle rallies to beat Southampton 3-1
Callum Wilson came off the bench at halftime to score twice as Newcastle fought back to strengthen its Champions League pursuit and edge last-place Southampton toward the second ti...APRIL 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Theo Walcott OG puts Newcastle United ahead of Southampton | Premier League
APRIL 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Stuart Armstrong, Southampton break through v. Newcastle United | Premier League
APRIL 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE
James Ward Prowse - Fit for Newcastle clash Ward-Prowse is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Newcastle.
Impact Ward-Prowse has recovered from an illness which took him off at halftime during mid week action against Bournemouth. The midfielder starts from the opening kickoff having scored seven goals and provided two assists in 34 appearances.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Armel Bella-Kotchap - Makes starting XI Bella-Kotchap is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Newcastle.
Impact Bella-Kotchap returns from an undisclosed injury to take up a role in Southampton's back line. The center back has helped his club to three clean sheets in 23 appearances while making 95 clearances.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Why Jesse Marsch might be new frontrunner for USMNT coaching job
U.S. Soccer's new sporting director Matt Crocker had interest in Jesse Marsch as Southampton's director of football.APRIL 28, 2023
Alcaraz survives scare in Madrid opener; Swiatek wins
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has fought back from a set down to beat 41st-ranked Emil Ruusuvuori 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 and avoid an upset in his first match of the Madrid OpenAPRIL 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mohammed Salisu - Recovery not progressing Salisu (pelvis) has not been making progress in his recovery and may need additional time to recover. Manager Rubern Selles told reporters, "It's time that he needs to improve from...
Impact Salisu hasn't appeared in the starting XI for the club since Feb. 11 against Wolverhampton and looks no closer to getting back onto the pitch. At this point, the defender should probably be considered out indefinitely for the time being and may be in danger of missing the remainder of the campaign.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Armel Bella-Kotchap - In contention Sunday Bella-Kotchap (undisclosed) is expected back in the squad for Sunday's matchup with Newcastle United. Manager Ruben Selles told reporters, "He will be ready for Sunday. He was not...
Impact Bella-Kotchap looks set to return after missing the club's mid-week clash with Bournemouth on Thursday. In his last three outings, the central defender recorded one assist, three shots (one on target) and 12 clearances. If he does break into the starting XI, Bella-Kotchap figures to primarily generate defensive stats considering he has just one shot on target in his last 13 contests.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Walker-Peters - Orchestrated plays but no assists Walker-Peters generated three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Thursday's 1-0 loss versus AFC Bournemouth.
Impact Walker-Peters put in one of the better Southampton defensive performances on Thursday. The right-back orchestrated some of their more threatening moves from crosses and corners but failed to create a goalscoring opportunity. The regular starter has scored once and delivered just two clean sheets. It is unlikely he will improve his clean sheet statistics in the Saints next against Newcastle. The Magpies have won seven of their last eight and scored at least two goals in their winning games.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Theo Walcott - Shot-on-target in defeat Walcott generated three shots (one on goal) in Thursday's 1-0 defeat to AFC Bournemouth.
Impact Walcott was the Saints most dangerous player on Thursday. He placed an on-target strike early in the game that was denied only by the sharp Cherries keeper, Neto, and was subbed after 61 for Che Adams. He has scored twice and provided an assist in his last six matches. He will struggle to improve his statistics in Southampton's next game against an in-form Newcastle team at St James park.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alex McCarthy - Concedes in first start of season McCarthy made one save and allowed one goal in Thursday's 1-0 defeat versus AFC Bournemouth.
Impact McCarthy made his first appearance of the season on Thursday following months of absence through an ankle injury. He was probably a little rusty and it showed in his performance. He only managed to save one of the two shots he faced on-target. It is unclear whether he or regular starter, Gavin Bazunu, will be in the starting lineup for the Saints next against Newcastle.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Romeo Lavia - Creates three chances in loss Lavia registered one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Thursday's 1-0 defeat at the hands of AFC Bournemouth.
Impact Lavia was one of the brighter lights in what was a poor Southampton performance on Thursday. The Belgian midfielder was active in creating opportunities and managed to fire an off-target shot himself. The regular starter has scored just once this season and is yet to provide an assist.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Adam Armstrong - Only one shot-on-target in loss Armstrong recorded three shots (one on goal) in Thursday's 1-0 defeat against AFC Bournemouth.
Impact Armstrong was a scoring threat at moments on Thursday, but overall it was another disappointing performance from the striker who only managed one shot-on-target. His on-target effort almost found the back of the net but he was denied by a sharp Neto in the Bournemouth goal. He was subbed after 76. From 26 appearances (14 starts) he has provided just one assist and one goal. He has not scored in the EPL since August last year.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ward-Prowse is Southampton... so what happens when he leaves this broken club? Southampton's totem has carried a huge burden and his substitution against Bournemouth revealed what his club will miss when he departs
APRIL 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
James Ward Prowse - Comes off due to illness Ward-Prowse was brought off at halftime of Thursday's 1-0 loss to Bournemouth due to an illness, Adam Blackmore of Radio Solent reports.
Impact Ward-Prowse played 45 minutes and was his usually creative self, pulling strings throughout the midfield. It was a surprise to see him off at half-time, though a lingering illness and sore throat evidently were troubling Ward-Prowse. Lyanco was brought on to shift the formation to a five at the back, though he is in no way a like-for-like replacement. If Ward-Prowse is at all fit he will be in the starting XI for a Sunday trip to Newcastle.
APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Romain Perraud - Exits early against Bournemouth Perraud was forced off in the 36th minute versus Bournemouth on Thursday with an apparent foot injury.
Impact Perraud was replaced on the pitch by Ainsley Maitland-Niles, who could be tasked with slotting into the starting XI given the quick turnaround ahead of Sunday's clash with Newcastle United. For his part, Perraud registered one shot (off target), one cross (inaccurate) and three tackles (three won) before being forced into an early exit.
APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Armel Bella-Kotchap - Unavailable against Cherries Bella-Kotchap will not be in the squad versus Bournemouth on Thursday due to fitness concerns, Jacob Tanswell of The Athletic reports.
Impact Bella-Kotchap has started three straight contests, in which he recorded one assist, three shots (one on target) and 12 clearances, but now finds himself on the shelf. The returning Jan Bednarek will slot into central defense in relief of Bella-Kotchap with both defenders in contention for spots in the starting XI moving forward.
APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
