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Southampton: Predicted Starting XI versus Inter Milan

By Aaron Preston

Southampton's players take part in training session at the San Siro Stadium in Milan on October 19, 2016, on the eve of the UEFA Europa League football match against Inter Milan. / AFP / GIUSEPPE CACACE (Photo credit should read GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/Getty Images)
Southampton's players take part in training session at the San Siro Stadium in Milan on October 19, 2016, on the eve of the UEFA Europa League football match against Inter Milan. / AFP / GIUSEPPE CACACE (Photo credit should read GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/Getty Images) /
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STRATFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg of Southampton shoots during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Southampton at London Stadium on September 25, 2016 in Stratford, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)
STRATFORD, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 25: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg of Southampton shoots during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Southampton at London Stadium on September 25, 2016 in Stratford, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images) /

Preston’s Pick: Pierre-Emile Højbjerg/James Ward-Prowse

Højbjerg got rested vs. Burnley so it’s fair to assume he’ll get the nod at Inter since he’s fresh from international duty. Ward-Prowse also had a light shift, so I’m picking him over Steven Davis who went the full 90 and Harrison Reed who might be a bit too wet behind the ears to be given a game like this. Expect Reed on the bench as a late sub though.

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Hickson’s Pick: Pierre-Emile Højbjerg

Pierre joined the Saints in the summer from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. Ever since then, he has definitely shown off his skill and his experience at top-flight German football. Even though he is yet to score for the Saints, he has certainly created chances and showed his quality.