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Southampton vs Derby County: F.A Cup – Opposition Threats

By Harry Tizard

DERBY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: Jack Stephens of Southampton is challenged by Tom Lawrence of Derby County during the FA Cup Third Round match between Derby County and Southampton at Pride Park on January 5, 2019 in Derby, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
DERBY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: Jack Stephens of Southampton is challenged by Tom Lawrence of Derby County during the FA Cup Third Round match between Derby County and Southampton at Pride Park on January 5, 2019 in Derby, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /
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DERBY, ENGLAND – AUGUST 21: Tom Lawrence of Derby celebrates scoring the second goal with team mate Mason Mount during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County v Ipswich Town at Pride Park Stadium on August 21, 2018 in Derby, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
DERBY, ENGLAND – AUGUST 21: Tom Lawrence of Derby celebrates scoring the second goal with team mate Mason Mount during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County v Ipswich Town at Pride Park Stadium on August 21, 2018 in Derby, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

Tom Lawrence 

Welsh international Tom Lawrence is the first man on the list. The former Manchester United player should be well known to the Saints defense, getting an inventive assist for Derby county first goal in their comeback at Pride Park, and scoring a long range drive to equal the score.

The attacking midfielder, who has hit a half century of appearances for the Rams, also scored twice in Southampton 3-0 loss at Derby County in pre-season.

The inventive midfielder has scored four times in the Championship this season, and is likely to fill the role of Harry Wilson for the upcoming game, with his Welsh comrade only just coming back to full fitness of his latest injury, and is unlikely to be risked due to the low importance of the FA Cup for the Rams compared to their league campaign.

Hasenhuttl must ensure the players coming into the Southampton side must be ready to play the high pressing tactic that he demands, with Tom Lawrence equipt with a dangerous long shot and an eye for a defense opening pass.