Southampton vs Everton: Where the game will be won and lost
By Edward Waugh
Moussa Djenepo
The Malian-international has been sorely missed by Southampton due to injury; and given his potential return to the starting line-up, Hasenhuttl’s men will arguably have their most explosive player at their disposal.
The 21-year-old has been the difference maker in both of Southampton’s only wins in the current campaign; with a fabulous curled effort against Brighton to make the game 1-0 at the time, and a dazzling individual goal against a solid Sheffield United team.
Everton aren’t particular weak against defending skilful players, and despite having shipped 17 goals this season; it’s a bit hit and miss on how effectively they’ll keep Djenepo under wraps, especially in the latter stages of the game.
Full-back Cedric Soares was also set to make a return for this game; however given his comments on leaving the club this upcoming summer will now throw doubt into his playing time down on the south-coast for the remainder of his Saints career.