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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: Maya Yoshida of Southampton looks on prior to 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: Maya Yoshida of Southampton looks on prior to 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) /

Maya Yoshida

Yoshida started the win over Huddersfield Town in the last round of the FA Cup but has fallen out of the first-choice 11 that is favoured by Ralph Hasenhuttl currently.

Squad rotation and injuries should see the Japanese international back in contention tomorrow though.

Both Jannik Vestergaard and Jan Bednarek are set to be ruled out through injury, whilst Cedric could be out for around three weeks with a knee complaint.

Therefore, Yoshida could be needed to slot into the centre of defence alongside Jack Stephens.