Southampton: Who should replace Bednarek vs Crystal Palace?

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: Jan Bednarek of Southampton looks on during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Crystal Palace at St Mary's Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: Jan Bednarek of Southampton looks on during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Crystal Palace at St Mary's Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 04: Juninho Bacuna of Huddersfield Town tackles Kevin Danso of Southampton during the FA Cup Third Round match between Southampton FC and Huddersfield Town at St. Mary’s Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 04: Juninho Bacuna of Huddersfield Town tackles Kevin Danso of Southampton during the FA Cup Third Round match between Southampton FC and Huddersfield Town at St. Mary’s Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Kevin Danso

Danso was certainly an unexpected signing in the summer but has seen his chances to play very limited .

His last start came in the 2-0 FA Cup win over Huddersfield Town at the beginning of January, whilst he has only made six Premier League appearances so far.

Saints were said to have an option to buy the Austrian international when they signed him on-loan from Augsburg but it would be a surprise if they made the deal permanent.

However, given his stature and ability in the air, could he fill in for Bednarek on Tuesday evening?