Southampton injury latest as Russell Martin gives Jan Bednarek update for Leicester City clash
Southampton welcome Leicester City to St Mary’s Stadium on Friday night with both clubs looking to bounce back from defeats in their most recent Championship outings
Russell Martin says it’s touch and go whether centre-back Jan Bednarek will be available to face Leicester City on Friday night.
The experienced defender came off injured during the first half of a game for Poland against Albania on Sunday, prompting worry from Southampton fans that he would be unavailable for the visit of the Foxes.
But, speaking to reporters on Thursday afternoon, Martin said the injury was nothing too serious and that the club were hoping the 27-year-old, who has started every game for Saints so far this season, would be available.
“Janny B is going to be touch and go really,” said the Saints boss. “It’s nothing too serious but we hope that he can be involved tomorrow and we have a feeling he can be.
“Hopefully he feels the same way as well after today and we’ll take it from there. We do have options if he can’t make it – Mason [Holgate] is here and Taylor [Harwood-Bellis] has just got through 90 minutes for England Under-21s.
“Ideally he would have played a few less minutes but he’s the captain and they want him on the pitch for 90 minutes so it is what it is. We have options, so whether Janny makes it or not, we’ll be well prepared.”
Southampton are expected to still be without Juan Larios and Ross Stewart for the visit of the Foxes, with both still working their way back from long-term injury.
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