Southampton predicted lineup for Premier League clash against Brighton
Here is Southampton’s expected lineup as they get ready for their match against Brighton & Hove Albion at Amex Stadium.
Southampton’s Premier League homecoming has gotten off to a terrible start. This season, they have only won one league game. Nevertheless, Russell Martin does not appear to be under any pressure right now.
Tonight, Southampton face Brighton away from home. Needless to say, Russell Martin will field his best lineup.
How will Southampton line up against Brighton in the Premier League tonight, taking team news into account?
Predicted Southampton lineup vs Brighton
GK – Alex McCarthy.Alex McCarthy, the backup goalie, will continue to play in goal while Aaron Ramsdale is still injured. He had a terrible game against Liverpool and will be hoping for a better showing against the Seagulls tonight.
CB – Taylor Harwood-Bellis.made 11 starts and participated in all 12 Premier League games thus far. Against Brighton tonight, he will undoubtedly make his 12th start of the season.
CB – Flynn Downes.Flynn Downes will get another chance to play in the back three because Jan Bednarek is sidelined due to injury. Southampton benefits from that, and he will have greater latitude tonight to into the midfield.
CB – Jack Stephens.For a second consecutive game, the captain will start. The adage “no rest for the wicked” is accurate after playing the full match against Liverpool.
RWB – Kyle Walker-Peters. Played the entire match against Liverpool. He has been one of Southampton’s better creators this season, so he’ll hope for greater attacking freedom at the Amex.
CM – Joe Aribo. Came on at the weekend earlier than Martin would’ve liked. However, given that Adam Lallana picked up another injury. Aribo is best-placed to start tonight.
CM – Mateus Fernandes. Made some great comments in midweek about being hungrier than ever to win games. After scoring his first Premier League goal at the weekend, Fernandes will be looking to build momentum tonight.
CM – Tyler Dibling. It’s becoming impossible for Russell Martin to bench Dibling. As one of Southampton’s diamonds in the rough this season, he deserves a consecutive start.
LWB – Ryan Manning. Probably time for Ryan Manning to come back into the fray.
CF – Paul Onuachu. Despite the transfer rumours, Paul Onuachu should be handed his second consecutive start. He played well at the weekend against Liverpool and his injury isn’t believed to be serious.
CF – Adam Armstrong. Southampton’s best player against Liverpool, despite missing the penalty. He scored a goal and provided an assist, even from a limited position.
Predicted Southampton lineup vs Brighton: McCarthy; Harwood-Bellis, Downes, Stephens; Walker-Peters, Aribo, Fernandes, Dibling, Manning; Onuachu, Armstrong
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