Southampton (H) Pre-Match Thread

[Cornwall Wolf]

Neves out due to Covid

 

[Golden_Wolf]

Neves out with covid

 

[Scallywolf]

Where’s Ruben ?

 

[Tring Wolf]

Neves out due to Covid

Thank you!

 

[Nige100]

I’d have had Jordao in before Donk in midfield. But my biggest concern would be where is Neves.

 

[Monketron]

With Donck needed to cover for Neves' absence (Covid apparently) in midfield and Marcal also seemingly injured, I guess we had no choice but to go for either Sanderson or Gomes there.

 

[Chris H]

Wow… fair play. He’s done very well on loan but wasn’t expecting that this season, even when he came back

My take would be Neves is missing so Dendoncker isn’t an opinion at CB, no Marcal either.

So that leaves Gomes or Sanderson and Gomes will probably go back to Grasshoppers so 3 club rule isn’t an issue where as Sanderson if he plays for us can’t play anywhere else (other than Blues).

 

[Cornwall Wolf]

Little worried about today .. no Neves and untested CB

 

[SuperGran]

I’d have had Jordao in before Donk in midfield. But my biggest concern would be where is Neves.

Out with covid

 

[Wolf316]

Is Neves injured? Or Covid-related?

Covid

 

[Nige100]

Out with covid

Thank god for that which sounds terrible but your just fear for a mili second is he off somewhere for talks.

 

[SuperGran]

Thank god for that which sounds terrible but your just fear for a mili second is he off somewhere for talks.

My thought exactly

 

[JOSWolf]

Now I'm nervous! Good luck to Gomes today. It was obvious Neves was going to be out today. There have been no pics of him training all week despite Bruno saying we had no more issues, yesterday. Neves is a massive loss and Dendoncker really has to step up today.

 

[sedgwolf1980]

Not just saying because it’s Neves but premier league clubs losing elite athletes that they invest millions in because they test positive for a mild cold, which they likely don’t even know they have or even have at all, it absolutely ludicrous.

 

[Sussex Wolf]

With Donck needed to cover for Neves' absence (Covid apparently) in midfield and Marcal also seemingly injured, I guess we had no choice but to go for either Sanderson or Gomes there.

But shows our lack of experienced options midfield, which is what we’ve all been saying since last summer.

 

[Bacon Sandwich]

Cripes, that's an experienced pair on the left.
Time for Trincao to step up today...

 

[Monketron]

But shows our lack of experienced options midfield, which is what we’ve all been saying since last summer.

Yep, our bench suddenly looks VERY u23ish again and all it takes is a few injuries.

 

[EdinburghWolf]

Great chance for Toti. Let’s see what he’s got and if he’s ready - I think he’ll positively surprise, esp with Coady next to him.

 

[steve vena]

You'd have thought we would try and get the game called off.

 

[Sussex Wolf]

Yep, our bench suddenly looks VERY u23ish again and all it takes is a few injuries.

It does. Can understand why Gomes gets started having played well on loan all season. Jordao has only just recovered from long term injury, so makes more sense for him to come off the bench second half if needed.

 

[Nige100]

You'd have thought we would try and get the game called off.

Agree bordering Arsenal territory with one at AFCON and one with COVID. Boly and Marcel injured.

Game should be off till we have signed Sanches, Botman at least. Haha.

I’m joking btw.

 

[Hoganstolemywife]

I'm excited about Gomes' debut! Hope he flourishes. Anyone know if Neves is out for just this one?

 

[Shergar]

I’m excited about Gomes. Not enough time for him to be analyzed or moaned and groaned at - hopefully he can step in and have the dream debut.

 

[MotorWoden]

Thank god for that which sounds terrible but your just fear for a mili second is he off somewhere for talks.

Phantom injuries just before a move arent unheard of though...

 

[Ned]

Is Gomes right or left footed and is he quick? I’ve never seen him play.

I’m a little worried about today. Neves is key to breaking up play and starting attacks, Donk just runs around randomly having minimal impact. We need Mouts to have a good game today.

 

[Nige100]

Phantom injuries just before a move arent unheard of though...

Stop it. Haha.

 

[Bugsy911]

Lucky we have some depth in midfield eh ?

 

[Golden_Wolf]

Is Gomes right or left footed and is he quick? I’ve never seen him play.

I’m a little worried about today. Neves is key to breaking up play and starting attacks, Donk just runs around randomly having minimal impact. We need Mouts to have a good game today.

Left footed I believe. From reports I've read, he's meant to be quick.

 

[JOSWolf]

Lucky we have some depth in midfield eh ?

I get the impression that Bruno doesnt trust Cundle or Jordao to start games or Donck would have been at the back today. Either that or Gomes has been amazing in training. Big game for Dendoncker today. He simply has to play well.

 

[hollo]

Is Gomes right or left footed and is he quick? I’ve never seen him play.

I’m a little worried about today. Neves is key to breaking up play and starting attacks, Donk just runs around randomly having minimal impact. We need Mouts to have a good game today.

Left footed, very quick

 

[Northampton_wolf]

neves out with covid don't worry to much.

Confirmed by spiers,

Gomes would have played in fa Cup but Cup tied

 

[JOSWolf]

I'm excited about Gomes' debut! Hope he flourishes. Anyone know if Neves is out for just this one?

Neves clearly wasnt training on Wednesday in the training pics released this week so if he tests negative tomorrow or Monday and he is well then he should be fine for next weekend. My only concern is clearly Hoever is still testing positive as he tested positive over a week ago.

 

[Northampton_wolf]

I get the impression that Bruno doesnt trust Cundle or Jordao to start games or Donck would have been at the back today. Either that or Gomes has been amazing in training. Big game for Dendoncker today. He simply has to play well.

gomes high up the list from musings out of molineux

 

[SuperGran]

With saiss at Afcon and neves and hoever covid and other injured players would have grounds for it to be called off - glad we didn’t

 

[Carl Corts Flick Ons]

No better man than CC to guide Toti through his first premier league start

Here’s to him being the new kilman

 

[NottsWolves]

Neves clearly wasnt training on Wednesday in the training pics released this week so if he tests negative tomorrow or Monday and he is well then he should be fine for next weekend. My only concern is clearly Hoever is still testing positive as he tested positive over a week ago.

I know people who have tested positive for 14 days.

Everyone is different.

 

[JOSWolf]

Please let Gomes be good and do well! It would be a huge bonus for us.

 

[Golden_Wolf]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1482359059911221253

 

[Chris H]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1482358404819656704

Important prematch update.

They should send someone to Asda with a suitcase to restock…

 

[Keyser Soze]

Wow, didn't see that coming. Love a surprise debut... good luck to you Toti, take it with both hands and it could be a huge bonus to come out of this situation

Lage say's he's the only CB we have (along with Dion) but the only one he could play not the change the system *insert any number of small squad comments here

Shame to be without Neves today though, that's a big blow. Others have to step up and be counted today as Saints won't roll over for us