SOUTHAMPTON NEWS

Jan Bednarek - Off early on Saturday Bednarek was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Tottenham and was rushed to the hospital with broken ribs, reports The Sun.

Impact Bednarek left the match in the 34th minute after succumbing to broken ribs and it seems like he'll be out an extended period going forward. He's been a regular under Ruben Selles, but with he and Armel Bella-Kotchap being injury Saturday, Southampton's back line may look a bit different out of the break, as Mohammed Salisu was the only center-back option off the bench in that game against Tottenham.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armel Bella-Kotchap - Leaves early with shoulder injury Bella-Kotchap was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match with Tottenham due to a shoulder injury.

Impact Bella-Kotchap was forced off after just eight minutes, succumbing to a shoulder injury. The defender was replaced by Mohammed Salisu as Bella-Kotchap has two weeks to recover before Southampton's next match.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Walker-Peters - Starting against Spurs Walker-Peters is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Tottenham.

Impact Walker-Peters returns from a hamstring injury to start for Southampton on Saturday. The fullback has scored one goal and helped his club to two clean sheets in 21 appearances.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ainsley Maitland-Niles - Makes bench Saturday Maitland-Niles is fit and in the match day squad to face Tottenham on Saturday.

Impact Maitland-Niles returns as expected from an undisclosed injury to take up a role on the bench. Maitland-Niles had started four straight matches prior to the injury, but settles for a substitutes role on Saturday.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Belgium coach Tedesco drops Witsel in 1st team selection

Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco dropped veteran midfielder Axel Witsel when he named his first squad since being appointed last month

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kyle Walker-Peters - Expected to be available Saturday Walker-Peters (hamstring) should be an option to feature in Saturday's clash against Tottenham, as Southampton manager Ruben Selles announced Friday that he has a "fully available"...

Impact Walker-Peters picked up a hamstring injury in Wednesday's defeat against Brentford, but he's expected to at least be fit enough to be among the substitutes at the weekend. Lyanco, James Bree and Ainsley Maitland-Niles (undisclosed) are all options to replace him at right-back for the game as Walker-Peters is still unlikely to be able to start against Spurs.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ainsley Maitland-Niles - Should be available at weekend Maitland-Niles (undisclosed) is expected to be an option for Saturday's clash against Tottenham, as Southampton manager Ruben Selles announced Friday that he has a "fully available...

Impact Maitland-Niles has missed his side's last two games with an indisclosed injury, but he's expected to return to fitness for Saturday's Spurs match. He had started four consecutive games along Southampton's back line prior to his injury.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal loses in Europa League, Man United advances to QF

Arsenal’s hopes for a European title ended when the Premier League leader was eliminated from the Europa League by Sporting Lisbon in a penalty shootout

MARCH 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kyle Walker-Peters - Hamstring knock confirmed Walker-Peters (hamstring) suffered a knock to his leg and will be a late test for Saturday's match against Tottenham. "We need to check. We don't suspect a major injury. It was mor...

Impact Walker-Peters will be a late call after picking up a small injury to his hamstring during Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Brentford. He had gotten the start in the last three matches, totaling eight tackles (four won) and six clearances in that span.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Bazunu - Concedes twice Wednesday Bazunu allowed two goals while making two saves during Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Brentford.

Impact Bazunu conceded a goal in each half as Southampton fell to Brentford on Wednesday. The keeper has now allowed 43 goals in 27 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 61.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Che Adams - Fires two shots Adams took two shots (one on goal) and created a chance during Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Brentford.

Impact Adams was held off the scoresheet as Southampton dropped all three points on Wednesday. The forward's four goals are the second most on the club in his 24 appearances while his two shots upped his season total to a team-high 39.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Ward Prowse - Held off scoresheet Ward-Prowse took two off target shots and crossed seven times inaccurately during Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Brentford.

Impact Ward-Prowse was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Southampton were shutout on Wednesday. The midfielder's six goals remain the team-high in his 27 appearances while his seven crosses were the team-high in the match, upping his total to 193, the second most in the Premier League.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Southampton loses 2-0 to Brentford, stays last in EPL

Southampton missed a chance to move out of the Premier League’s relegation zone by losing 2-0 at home to Brentford

MARCH 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vieira under increasing pressure after another Palace loss

Things are going badly wrong for Crystal Palace and its big-name manager Patrick Vieira

MARCH 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kyle Walker-Peters - Subs out with leg injury Walker-Peters came out in the 59th minute of the match against Brentford with a leg injury.

Impact Three matches after returning from a hamstring injury, Walker-Peters picks up another injury to his leg that forced him to come out of the game Wednesday. Maintaining health has been a challenge for the midfielder, missing out on seven matches so far due to injuries. He will be reassessed and will remain doubtful for Saturday's clash against Tottenham.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ainsley Maitland-Niles - Unavailable versus Brentford Maitland-Niles (undisclosed) will not be in the squad against Brentford on Wednesday.

Impact Maitland-Niles will be shelved for the second straight contest due to his undisclosed injury. Prior to picking up his knock, the right-back had started four straight contests in which he garnered 19 tackles (nine won), 12 clearances and four interceptions. Once deemed fit, Maitland-Niles should be in the mix to reclaim his spot in the starting XI.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alcaraz, Fritz, Gauff into quarterfinals at Indian Wells

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open when Jack Draper retired with the Spaniard leading 6-2, 2-0

MARCH 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Madrid, Napoli look to advance in Champions League

Two quarterfinal spots are at stake Wednesday in the Champions League

MARCH 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jack Draper overpowers Andy Murray for place in Indian Wells fourth round Jack Draper will face Carlos Alcaraz in the next round.

MARCH 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ainsley Maitland-Niles - Remains in doubt Maitland-Niles (undisclosed) will be reassessed ahead of Wednesday's clash versus Brentford. "Ainsley Maitland-Niles we will test tomorrow morning and see if he's available. I don'...

Impact This update was expected for Maitland-Niles, who missed last match with an undisclosed injury. Despite his injury not sounding too serious, there is a chance that he can remain out Wednesday. If that is the case, then Kyle Walker-Peters will get the start against Brentford.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alcaraz, Fritz win; Murray, Badosa out at Indian Wells

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (4), 6-3 in the BNP Paribas Open to join defending champion Taylor Fritz in the fourth round

MARCH 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kyle Walker-Peters - Decent effort against Man Utd Walker-Peters had two shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Manchester United. He also recorded four tackles (three won), three interceptions...

Impact Southampton were bound to struggle against The Red Devils, but Walker-Peters led the defensive line in an excellent display against talented attacking threats such as Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford, just to name a few. Walker-Peters has started the team's last two games and should remain in the XI for the upcoming games against Brentford and Tottenham this week.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Ward Prowse - Sends nine crosses in draw Ward-Prowse recorded two shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and eight corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Manchester United.

Impact Ward-Prowse tied his season-high mark in chances created, but unfortunately, his activity from midfield didn't lead Southampton to victory here. The star playmaker should be in the XI when Southampton play twice this week against Brentford and Tottenham, and he will hold value as a creative spark and set-piece taker, two categories in which he's thrived all season long.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Theo Walcott - Attempts four shots Walcott had four shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Manchester United.

Impact Walcott had a few excellent performances against Manchester United when he was an Arsenal player, and while he couldn't find the back of the net here, he was extremely active in the final meters. Walcott has yet to score or assist this season, but he has started two games in a row and this was his best outing of the campaign -- from a statistical and fantasy perspective -- by a wide margin.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Bazunu - Another clean sheet Bazunu recorded four saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Manchester United.

Impact Bazunu responded every time he was needed and delivered another solid performance. He now has three clean sheets in his last four appearances and will look to enter the break in good form in a two-match week for Southampton, with matches against Brentford and Tottenham on the horizon.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE