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Southampton: Five Saints players who should start vs Spurs in the FA Cup

By Marc Walker

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Maya Yoshida of Southampton applauds fans after the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Norwich City at St Mary's Stadium on December 04, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Maya Yoshida of Southampton applauds fans after the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Norwich City at St Mary's Stadium on December 04, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) /
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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 28: Sofiane Boufal of Southampton reacts 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 Jack Thomas/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 28: Sofiane Boufal of Southampton reacts 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 Jack Thomas/Getty Images) /

Sofiane Boufal

Some bright bursts of skill and trickery saw Boufal make a positive impression when he first arrived back at St Mary’s at the beginning of this season.

However, it’s fair to say that he hasn’t had the best of spells recently after coming back from a toe injury and now seeing other players ahead of him in the pecking order.

The Moroccan has had just one start in the league since September but could be given a place in the starting 11 this weekend given that Saints played had a tough game on Tuesday.

Having not really taken his chance against Huddersfield in the last round, it will be vital for his future starting prospects that he impresses and puts in a good attacking performance tomorrow.