CONFIRMED: New injury means Southampton could be without another midfield Talent
It is possible that Southampton may be without the services of Joe Rothwell due to a minor injury sustained during their 5-0 loss at Leicester City.
Russell Martin, the manager, has disclosed that Joe Rothwell, a 29-year-old player on loan from AFC Bournemouth, will undergo an evaluation prior to the Stoke City match on Saturday.Rothwell made his first start since the 0-0 draw with Blackburn Rovers earlier this month, filling in for Stuart Armstrong, who has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.As a result, Rothwell has been given the opportunity to prove himself worthy of a spot in the crucial promotion match at King Power Stadium.
Joe Rothwell was substituted after 40 minutes for Will Smallbone, as Southampton was trailing 1-0 in the match. Russell Martin, the manager, confirmed that Rothwell had sustained a hamstring injury and would be evaluated.Southampton is set to face Stoke at their final home game of the regular Championship season on Saturday, April 27.
Their next match is an away fixture against Leeds United on Saturday, May 4, followed by the playoff semi-finals a week later. Flynn Downes, a key midfielder, is currently dealing with an injury but is anticipated to return before the season concludes.With Joe Rothwell sidelined, Russell Martin’s senior midfield options are limited to Will Smallbone, Joe Aribo, Flynn Downes, and Shea Charles. Tyler Dibling, a young midfielder, has been accompanying the squad and was among three academy prospects on the bench during the match against Leicester.
