Southampton: Three Saints players who deserve more opportunities soon

By Marc Walker | Dec 13, 2019

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Southampton players celebrate following their sides victory in the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Watford FC at St Mary's Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) /

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BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 24: Leondro Trossard of Brighton and Hove Albion battles for possession with Yan Valery of Southampton during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton FC at American Express Community Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images) /

Yan Valery

After really proving himself as a long-term Saints prospect last season, Valery started the 2019/20 campaign as the first-choice right-back.

However, he was dropped after the 2-1 loss to Manchester City back in November and replaced by Cedric Soares.

Cedric has not had a good time since returning to the fold though and could become an easy target for the opposition to attack because of his poor displays.

Valery has only just returned to training following illness that kept him out of the last two games, but will Ralph Hasenhuttl be willing to give him another chance to show his capabilities from the start again?

Valery has played just 559 Premier League minutes this season.