Southampton and Nottingham Forest are looking for their first one of the season when they face each other at St. Mary’s on Saturday.
The Saints played against 10 men of Newcastle for the majority of their league opener last week but somehow conspired to lose 1-0 despite having a lot of chances.
Forest, meanwhile, drew 1-1 at home against Bournemouth.
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Southampton recent form
Southampton’s pre-season was a mixed bag as although they defeated Montpellier, Oxford and Milwall, they drew against Lazio and Getafe.
They definitely should have got something out of the game against Newcastle but succumbed to a narrow 1-0 loss.
Southampton injury news
Gavin Bazunu remains out and probably wont play again until next year.
Kamaldeen Sulemana, Adam Lallana and Ross Stewart should make it but all three will have their fitness assessed closer to kick-off.
Saturday will probably come too soon for Juan Larios, who has been regaining full fitness with the reserves.
Last Southampton starting XI
Nottingham Forest recent form
Forest played six pre-season games ahead of the Premier League’s return, getting three wins and three draws, which included wins against Chesterfield, Millwall and Olympiacos.
They should have beat Bournemouth as their keeper, Neto, was Man of the Match last week.
Nottingham Forest injury news
Danilo is the only definite absentee for Forest.
Nikola Milenkovic is in line for a debut after he missed the league opener due to suspension.
Last Nottingham Forest starting XI
Southampton vs Nottingham Forest – who is the referee and VAR?
Referee: Sam Barrott
Assistants: Tim Wood Simon Long
Fourth official: John Busby
VAR: Graham Scott
Assistant VAR: Adrian Holmes
Southampton – Player to Watch?
Adam Armstrong scored an impressive 24 goals in the Championship last season and also netted the key goal that earned them promotion in the playoff final against Leeds.
Nottingham Forest – Player to Watch?
Chris Wood scored Forest’s only goal last week and again it appears like he’ll be their…
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Publish date : 2024-08-22 13:55:14
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