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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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 09: Sofiane Boufal of Southampton battles for possession with Djibril Sidibe of Everton during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Everton FC at St Mary’s Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) /

Sofiane Boufal

Boufal has provided a real burst of creativity and ability when he has come on as a substitute this season.

For that reason, he could be due a start soon – but only when he recovers from a problematic toe injury.

Moussa Djenepo and Boufal seem to be the only players at Saints currently that are capable of beating their markers in order to create for the likes of Danny Ings.

Despite a good impact since returning to the club in the summer, Boufal will have to prove that he can still play at a high level when he starts games.

38 of Boufal’s 73 appearances for Saints have been from the bench.

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