Southampton Team News Page 17 - Soccer

Mohammed Salisu - Out again Friday Salisu (pelvic bone) will miss Friday's trip to Arsenal, according to manager Ruben Selles.

Impact Salisu has been out since before the international break and it's another slim update from Selles. Salisu could be out the rest of the season or return next week, it's hard to say given the minimal updates on his injury. Armel Bella-Kotchap and Jan Bednarek have started the last couple matches at center-back due to other injuries in the side.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Che Adams - Will remain out Adams (calf) will remain out for Friday's trip to Arsenal, according to manager Ruben Selles.

Impact Adams has been out since suffering an injury in the March 18 contest and Southampton have been stringing everyone along in the process. It's unclear when the striker will be ready to return, as there haven't been a ton of updates on the severity. Joe Aribo started up front last match, though that position seems to be a revolving door without Adams.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alcaraz cruises to opening victory at Barcelona Open

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has opened his title defense at the Barcelona Open with a comfortable 6-3, 6-1 win over Nuno Borges

APRIL 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carlos Alcaraz insists he doesn't 'feel like a favourite' to win Barcelona Open Carlos Alcaraz says he will not underestimate his rivals as he prepares to defend his title in Barcelona.

APRIL 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ainsley Maitland-Niles - Ineligible against Arsenal Maitland-Niles is ineligible for Friday's trip to Arsenal due to being on loan from Arsenal.

Impact Maitland-Niles will not play against his parent club, the right-back started two straight matches before Friday's clash going the full 90 in each. Kyle Walker-Peters figures to move into the starting XI for Friday's trip, with Maitland-Niles back in contention for a Thursday match against Bournemouth.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Ward Prowse - Four crosses in loss Ward-Prowse registered four crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Ward-Prowse did not have his best performance Saturday. He whipped in four crosses (all inaccurate) and took five corners on the attack. Defensively he intercepted two passes and won one of three attempted tackles in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ainsley Maitland-Niles - Five crosses in loss Maitland-Niles registered five crosses (one accurate), one chance created and intercepted five passes in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Crystal Palace.

Impact Maitland-Niles led the team in crosses Saturday with five (one accurate). He also created one chance, won two of four tackles attempted, intercepted five passes, made one clearance and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kamaldeen Sulemana - Creates two chances in loss Sulemana recorded two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Crystal Palace.

Impact Sulemana had a decent day on the attack Saturday. He created two chances, took two off-target shots, whipped in two inaccurate crosses and took one corner in his 80 minutes of action.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Theo Walcott - Creates four chances in loss Walcott had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.

Impact Walcott led the team in chances created Saturday with four despite playing just 62 minutes. He also took one off-target shot and whipped in one accurate cross in his fourth consecutive start.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Alcaraz - Four shots in loss Alcaraz generated four shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.

Impact Alcaraz led the team in shots Saturday with four (two on target). He also drew two goals and whipped in one inaccurate cross in his 80 minutes of action.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eze scores twice as resurgent Palace beats Southampton 2-0

Eberechi Eze scored twice and resurgent Crystal Palace beat last-place Southampton 2-0 in the Premier League for its third straight victory since the return of manager Roy Hodgson

APRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Romeo Lavia - Starting against Palace Lavia (strain) is in Southampton's starting lineup to face Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Impact Lavia picked up a knock in last weekend's loss to Manchester City, but he's recovered enough to maintain his spot in the XI on Saturday.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mislav Orsic - Sustains hip injury Orsic suffered a hip injury and won't be in the squad versus Crystal Palace on Saturday. Manager Ruben Selles told reporters, "Mislav Orsic had a hip problem during the week and is...

Impact Orsic has made just one bench appearance for Southampton since joining the club and finds himself on the shelf once again. Even once given the all-clear, Orsic figures to serve primarily as a bench option moving forward.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mohammed Salisu - Won't return Saturday Salisu (undisclosed) has been ruled out versus Crystal Palace on Saturday. Manager Ruben Selles told reporters, "Salisu neither is coming back."

Impact Prior to his absence, Salisu was an unused substitute in three of his previous four appearances, so his place in the starting XI should be considered questionable at best even once cleared to return. Still, Salisu has started 21 of his 22 appearances for the club and should at least be in contention to get onto the pitch once back to 100 percent.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Che Adams - Sidelined against Palace Adams (undisclosed) will not be available versus Crystal Palace on Saturday after manager Ruben Selles told reporters, "Che Adams is not coming back [this weekend] unfortunately."

Impact Adams will be shelved for the third straight contest due to his lingering undisclosed issue. Prior to his absence, the forward started four straight matches in which he registered one goal on six shots (two on target), one assist and three chances created. With Adams sidelined, Kamaldeen Sulemana figures to continue serving in a forward attacking role.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valentino Livramento - Suiting up for B team Livramento (knee) will play for the Southampton B team on Friday. Manager Ruben Selles told reporters, "Tino Livramento is playing today for the B team as part of his rehab and hop...

Impact Barring any setbacks, Livramento could rejoin the first-team squad ahead of the club's April 21 clash with Arsenal. Given his extended absence, the right-back may have to settle for an appearance or two off the bench before contending for a spot in the starting Xi.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Romeo Lavia - Pictured in training Lavia was forced off with a "tight hamstring" over the weekend, but he was pictured on the pitch Wednesday ahead of Saturday's match against Crystal Palace.

Impact It's a positive sign for Lavia, who may have been able to play through the issue Saturday but was subbed off with the game about over against Man City. Lavia has started all but three matches since the World Cup break and his absence in the midfield would leave another hole for Southampton, as they try to get out of relegation. Ibrahima Diallo is most likely to enter the XI if needed going forward.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kamaldeen Sulemana - Takes shot in loss Sulemana took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 4-1 defeat against Manchester City.

Impact Sulemana returned to the XI on the left wing on Saturday but wasn't able to get much going against the two-time defending Premier League champions. He's averaging 2.1 shots and 1.4 chances created per 90 minutes since his January transfer to Southampton, but he's yet to record a goal or assist in the league.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Elyounoussi - Takes shot in loss Elyounoussi took a shot and made an interception in Saturday's 4-1 defeat against Manchester City. He also won three of three tackles in the match.

Impact Elyounoussi has started seven of Southampton's 10 Premier League matches since the start of February, but he's taken just three shots in total with three chances created mostly from the left wing in that span. He only has one direct goal involvement all season, with an assist against Arsenal back in October.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Bazunu - Concedes four goals to Man City Bazunu made four saves but conceded four goals in Saturday's 4-1 defeat against Manchester City.

Impact Bazunu was beaten by an Erling Haaland brace on Saturday, as well as a strike from Jack Grealish and a Julian Alvarez spot kick. Bazunu has now conceded 10 goals across his last four Premier League games and next weekend he will face 12th-placed Crystal Palace, which just put five past Leeds on Sunday.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moussa Djenepo - Records assist against Man City Djenepo subbed into Saturday's match against Manchester City in the 69th minute, assisting a goal in the 4-1 defeat.

Impact Djenepo made his first Premier League appearance since January on Saturday, but he set up fellow substitute Sekou Mara for a consolation strike against City, his first assist in the competition since the season opener.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sekou Mara - Scores goal against Man City Mara subbed into Saturday's match against Manchester City in the 69th minute, scoring a goal in the 4-1 defeat.

Impact Mara came off the bench and bagged his first ever Premier League goal on Saturday, even if it was just a mere consolation against the two-time defending champions. He has started just four of his 21 appearances in Southampton's front-two since his summer transfer from Bordeaux.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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APRIL 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Haaland scissor-kicks goal as Man City smothers Southampton

Erling Haaland has scored twice including from a spectacular scissor-kick volley to lead Manchester City to a 4-1 victory over Southampton in the English Premier League and keep th...

APRIL 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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