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Four players who need to leave Southampton at the end of the season

By Blake Hampton

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Maya Yoshida of Southampton speaks with Jay Rodriguez of Southampton during the EFL Cup semi-final first leg match between Southampton and Liverpool at St Mary's Stadium on January 11, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Maya Yoshida of Southampton speaks with Jay Rodriguez of Southampton during the EFL Cup semi-final first leg match between Southampton and Liverpool at St Mary's Stadium on January 11, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images) /
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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 28: Cuco Martina of Southampton and Ainsley Maitland-Niles of Arsenal in action during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary’s Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 28: Cuco Martina of Southampton and Ainsley Maitland-Niles of Arsenal in action during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary’s Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) /

Cuco Martina

Martina has found his stay at St. Mary’s frustrating. He has quickly made his way down the depth chart falling behind Cedric Soares under manager Claude Puel. Even with speculation that Cedric will leave this upcoming summer, it is still time for Martina to find a new home.

The first indication that Martina will not likely find the field even with a potential Cedric departure is the signing of Jeremy Pied. Even though hindered by an injury for most of this season, the minute he was healthy, Pied found his way back into the game-day lineup over Martina.

The 27-year-old has made a total of 36 appearances in the Southampton lineup since joining in 2015. The only memorable moment that stays in the mindset of the Saints fans is his long-range goal against Arsenal.

Although he is the only Curacaoan to score in the Premier League, this should not be enough to justify him staying on the team. Martina needs to find a place where he is not ridiculed by the fans and where he can get regular game time. Even if that means moving to the Championship or another league.