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APRIL 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Romeo Lavia - Suffers knock Lavia registered two clearancesand one interception in Saturday's 4-1 loss versus Manchester City. He was subbed off due to injury in the 80th minute.

Impact Lavia had to be taken off in the 80th minute of the match after suffering a knock Saturday. The teams hopes it is nothing serious, however he will be reassessed by the medical team with a status of his return unclear at the moment. He has generated 10 tackles (eight won), five interceptions and four clearances on four starts in the last five games.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armel Bella-Kotchap - Starts against Man City Bella-Kotchap (shoulder) is in the starting lineup against Manchester City on Saturday.

Impact The defender faced a late fitness test that proved to be successful, and he will partner with Jan Bednarek at center-back with the mission of stopping -- or slowing down -- Erling Haaland.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Haaland fit for City; Real Madrid hosts Villarreal

Manchester City can gain ground on first-place Arsenal when it visits last-place Southampton in the English Premier League

APRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Haaland available for Man City game at Southampton

Prolific striker Erling Haaland is available to play Saturday when Manchester City visits last-place Southampton

APRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Interim coaches all the rage in wild period in Premier League

In an eight-day span, three of English soccer's biggest clubs thought it best to get rid of their widely respected managers without having a...

Interim coaches all the rage in wild period in Premier League

Armel Bella-Kotchap - Late call against Manchester City Bella-Kotchap (shoulder) will face a late fitness test ahead of Saturday's match versus Manchester City. "Armel is still a question mark for us" said manager Ruben Selles.

Impact Bella-Kotchap was forced to miss last match after suffering a shoulder injury before the international break. It is unclear if the defender will make an appearances Saturday, with Jan Bednarek and Duje Caleta-Car the expected starters at center back against Manchester City.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mohammed Salisu - Remains sidelined Salisu (undisclosed) has not been training this week and will not be available for Saturday's clash with Manchester City, according to manager Ruben Selles.

Impact Salisu has been downgraded to an unused sub since Feb 18, and it does not help that an undisclosed injury is keeping the defender out for selection. Prior, he had made 17 starts from Oct 8 to Feb 11, but was then replaced by Jan Bednarek.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Che Adams - Out again Adams (undisclosed) has not returned to training and will not be available for Saturday's match against Manchester City, confirmed manager Ruben Selles. "Che will not make it for t...

Impact Adams is still dealing with an undisclosed injury and will not play Saturday. Besides this injury, the forward has been able to keep himself healthy this season, making 22 starts in 25 appearances. Sekou Mara will continue to start in his place until he returns.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Romain Perraud - Wins four tackles against West Ham Perraud made three clearances, an interception and won four of four tackles in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against West Ham United. He also took two shots (one on target) in the match.

Impact Perraud was arguably Southampton's best player on either side of the ball from left-back on Sunday, but it wasn't enough to earn a result as his side continues at the bottom of the Premier League table.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Romeo Lavia - Takes shot in loss Lavia took a shot on target and made three interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against West Ham United. He also won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Lavia has started 11 of Southampton's 12 Premier League games since the turn of the calendar year in midfield, though he's more of a defensive player than a significant contributor in the attack.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Bazunu - Concedes goal to West Ham Bazunu made two saves but conceded a goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against West Ham United.

Impact Bazunu was beaten by a Nayef Aguerd header off a set piece on Sunday as his side continues languishing at the bottom of the Premier League table. It won't get any easier next weekend against the two-time defending champions Manchester City, which have scored a division-high 71 goals in 28 matches this season.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Man United stumbles at Newcastle, top-4 EPL spot not assured

It wasn’t long ago that Manchester United was being talked up as a potential outsider for the Premier League title

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

West Ham beats last-place Saints, out of EPL relegation zone

West Ham has climbed out of the Premier League’s relegation zone and left Southampton in last place with a tense 1-0 win

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Che Adams - Out with undisclosed injury Adams is not in the match day squad to face West Ham on Sunday.

Impact Adams misses out as expected as he continues to recover from an undisclosed injury. Sekou Mara leads the line for Southampton in Adams' place.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mohammed Salisu - Out as expected Salisu is not in the match day squad to face West Ham on Sunday.

Impact Salisu misses out as expected as he continues to recover from an undisclosed issue. Duje Caleta-Car pairs Jan Bednarek in the center of Southampton's back four in Salisu's absence.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jannik Sinner rallies for statement win over Carlos Alcaraz to reach final in Miami Jannik Sinner came from a set down to beat the world No. 1 and set up a clash with Daniil Medvedev in the final.

APRIL 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jannik Sinner rallies past Carlos Alcaraz in Miami Open semis Mar 31, 2023; Miami, Florida, US; Jannik Sinner (ITA) reacts after winning a point against Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) (not pictured) in a men’s si...

APRIL 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Daniil Medvedev advances to Miami Open final The other men’s semifinal is Friday night between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannick Sinner. If Alcaraz wins, it’ll set up a rematch of the Indian W...

APRIL 1, 2023 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Sinner stuns top-ranked Alcaraz in Miami Open semifinals

Tenth-seeded Jannick Sinner of Italy stunned top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz on Friday night in the Miami Open semifinals, rallying from a set down to beat the defending champion, 6-7 (5...

MARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Crowded field hopes to avoid Premier League relegation

A good relegation fight can keep things interesting at the bottom of the Premier League

MARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mohammed Salisu - Doubtful versus West Ham Salisu (undisclosed) is in doubt against West Ham United on Sunday. Manager Ruben Selles told reporters, "With Sali and Che, they came back from the national team with some issues...

Impact Without the injury concerns, Salisu would have been the heavy favorite to break into the starting XI due to Armel Bella-Kotchap's (shoulder) absence. If Salisu can't go, the team will have to delve into the depths of its defense at central defense, possibly inserting Lycano into the starting XI.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armel Bella-Kotchap - Ruled out against Hammers Bella-Kotchap (shoulder) will miss out versus West Ham United on Sunday. Manager Ruben Selles told reporters, "Armel has a similar problem that he had in the past. I remember it wa...

Impact Bella-Kotchap was forced off in the eighth minute against Tottenham before the international break and will now be out of action for at least Sunday's matchup. Without the central defender in the squad, Mohammed Salisu (undisclosed) would be the most likely replacement, though he is a doubt himself.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Che Adams - In doubt Sunday Adams (undisclosed) is a doubt against West Ham United on Sunday. Manager Ruben Selles told reporters, "With Sali and Che, they came back from the national team with some issues an...

Impact Adams started all four matches heading into the international break, recording one goal on six shots (two on target), one assist and two crosses (zero accurate). When fully fit, the forward is a near-lock for the starting XI and should feature if able to train before Sunday's contest.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Larios - Done for season Larios (hamstring) will not return to the squad for the remainder of the 2022-23 campaign. Manager Ruben Selles told reporters, "We will start with Juan Larios, who is a long-term...

Impact Larios has been out of the squad since Nov. 6 versus Newcastle United, one of just two starts he made this season. In his limited five outings (two starts) this season, the defender recorded four crosses (one accurate), seven tackles (six won) and three clearances. Barring any setbacks, Larios should be ready for the start of the 2023-24 campaign considering he has been getting some limited minutes with the reserve squad.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE