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Southampton: Who will replace Walker-Peters in the Saints line-up?

By Marc Walker

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Kyle Walker-Peters of Southampton goes off injured and is replaced during the Premier League match between Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers at St Mary's Stadium on February 14, 2021 in Southampton, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Kyle Walker-Peters of Southampton goes off injured and is replaced during the Premier League match between Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers at St Mary's Stadium on February 14, 2021 in Southampton, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images) /
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Jack Stephens of Southampton (Photo by Chloe Knott – Danehouse/Getty Images)
Jack Stephens of Southampton (Photo by Chloe Knott – Danehouse/Getty Images) /

Jack Stephens

As a natural defender, Stephens may be the most natural stand-in for Walker-Peters.

However, his display against Newcastle when he filled in as a right-back will have been a cause for concern. His positioning was not great during this game and played a part in at least one Newcastle goal in the Magpies’ 3-1 win.

Saints’ full-backs normally bomb forward and provide a key attacking outlet but perhaps a more reserved approach will be needed to ensure no gaps are created for the opposition to take advantage of.

With Jannik Vestergaard, Mohammed Salisu and Jan Bednarek as other alternatives at centre-back at the moment, Stephens looks set to be the man to take the open position.