Southampton Team News Page 55 - Soccer

Armando Broja - Dealing with ankle issue Broja continues to battle an ankle injury and will miss Friday's match with Albania.

Impact It's a wonder why Broja was included in the national squad if not fully healthy. He missed one match for Southampton with the ankle injury and then he made it just nine minutes off the bench prior to the break. Ankle injuries can be troublesome and if he continues to push it, he may not be completely healthy a week from now.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Redmond - Tests positive for COVID-19 Redmond was not in the squad for Friday's win against Aston Villa following a positive COVID-19 result.

Impact Redmond was on nice form prior to the positive result, as he'd started seven-straight contests for the Saints. It's expected he'll recover over the break and be an option to start again, but the return to fitness of Stuart Armstrong will definitely make it harder for Redmond to continue seeing full 90s.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Valentino Livramento - Out over international break Livramento will not play with the England U21s over the international break because of injury.

Impact Livramento went 90 minutes in the recent win against Villa, so it's unclear when this injury occurred. For now, it's assumed it's minor and he'll be ready to go in a couple weeks. If not, Romain Perraud is able to come into the XI again, though Livramento has started every match at right-back for Southampton this season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

James Ward Prowse - Withdraws from national team Ward-Prowse has withdrawn from the England national team because of an illness.

Impact This doesn't seem like a serious worry for Ward-Prowse, assuming this isn't COVID-19 related. He got minutes with the national team last break, so the illness appears to be serious enough to keep him from traveling. Since returning from his suspension, he's totaled five chances created, 26 crosses and 18 corners the last two matches, both 1-0 wins.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aston Villa fires manager Dean Smith after 5-game losing run

Aston Villa has fired manager Dean Smith with the team mired in a five-match losing run

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Southampton extend Aston Villa spiral to five straight losses ' Premier League Update

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Early goal gives Southampton 1-0 win over Aston Villa in EPL

Adam Armstrong’s early goal was enough for Southampton to beat Aston Villa 1-0 in the Premier League on Friday and increase pressure on visiting manager Dean Smith after a fifth co...

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adam Armstrong gets Southampton in front of Aston Villa ' Premier League

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Alex McCarthy - Three save clean sheet McCarthy made three saves and two clearances during Friday's 1-0 win over Aston Villa.

Impact McCarthy faced plenty of pressure from a dangerous Aston Villa attack, and did well to keep the clean sheet. It's his fifth of the season approaching his total from 30 starts in the 20/21 season. If McCarthy can keep this form going he will be a top option after the international break.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Walker-Peters - Held quiet in win Walker-Peters sent in three inaccurate crosses during Friday's 1-0 win over Aston Villa.

Impact Walker-Peters failed to do much of anything Friday, falling to a disappointing fantasy day in all formats. Walker-Peters isn't a consistent starter, and even when he does start he's not a fantasy producer. He's a fringe option after the international break.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Valentino Livramento - Busy in win Livramento made four tackles and four interceptions during Friday's 1-0 win over Aston Villa.

Impact Livramento was busy behind the ball Friday, and ended up with yet another solid fantasy performance. The defender has grown into his own as a high-volume defender who consistently produces fantasy value. He will hope to keep this run of good form going after the international break, away to Norwich.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

James Ward Prowse - Busy in win Ward-Prowse created four chances on 14 crosses (five accurate) during Friday's 1-0 win over Aston Villa.

Impact Ward-Prowse continues to produce creatively at a rate rarely matched in any league. The midfielder excels on set-pieces and offers consistent fantasy value in any match. He will be a top option in any match after the international break.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Armstrong - Scores in win Armstrong scored once on two shots (one on goal) during Friday's 1-0 win over Aston Villa.

Impact Armstrong was excellent Friday, scoring the only goal of the match and linking up well with his midfield. James Ward-Prowse in particular seemed to lock onto Armstrong for every forward pass. Armstrong will hope to continue his run of good form after the international break.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

William Smallbone - Continues play with U23s Smallbone (ACL) continues to play with the U23s and is in the starting XI for Friday's match.

Impact Smallbone started for the U23s a month ago and it looks like that may be where he stays unless Southampton suffer an injury in their senior team. Prior to last season's torn ACL, Smallbone was a bit player, so it's not surprising that he's still with the U23s more than a month after returning from injury.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Bilbao hosts Cadiz; Southampton plays Villa in PL

Athletic Bilbao hosts Cádiz aiming for a win that would keep it in touch with the Spanish league’s top-four spots

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

William Smallbone - Left off injury report Smallbone (knee) could be an option versus Aston Villa on Saturday as he wasn't mentioned in manager Ralph Hasenhuttl's pre-match press, telling reporters, "The rest, apart from Ja...

Impact Considering Smallbone has yet to get onto the pitch for the club this season, his potential return would likely have little impact on the starting XI. Without a path to the starting XI, the midfielder figures to be a relative non-factor in fantasy contests moving forward.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Broja - Cleared to play against Villa Broja (ankle) will be available versus Aston Villa on Friday. Manager Ralph Hasenhuttl told reporters, "He's back. He's available for the weekend."

Impact Broja is poised to return following just one game on the shelf due to his ankle issue. While the forward started the season primarily as a substitute option, he did feature in the starting XI for the club's previous two clashes before getting hurt and should at least be in contention to start Friday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Solskjær gets vital win for United; City, Liverpool setbacks

Ole Gunnar Solskjær has celebrated a vital win with Manchester United after doubts were raised about his future

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Watford v. Southampton ' PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS ' 10/30/2021

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Adams gives Southampton 1-0 Premier League win at Watford

Che Adams clinched Southampton’s first away win in the Premier League since last season in March

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Watford 0-1 Southampton: Che Adams' brilliant strike earns Saints victory at Vicarage Road Match report and free highlights as Southampton collect their first Premier League away win since March courtesy of Che Adams brilliant firs...

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • SKY.COM

Che Adams' beauty gets Southampton in front of Watford ' Premier League

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Adam Armstrong - First Southampton assist Armstrong had an assist while taking six shots (none on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Watford.

Impact Armstrong set up Che Adams in the 20th minute assisting the lone goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the forward while he led Southampton in shots and chances created in the win.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mohammed Salisu - Helps Saints to clean sheet Salisu made three interceptions, four tackles (winning three) and six clearances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Watford.

Impact Salisu helped Southampton keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back line on Saturday. The defender finished with team-high totals in interceptions, tackles and clearances in the win.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Che Adams - First goal of season Adams scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 1-0 win over Watford.

Impact Adams made the difference on Saturday scoring the lone goal of the match in the 20th minute. The goal was the first of the season for the forward while he finished with the second highest amount of shots and chances created on the team in the win.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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