Should Southampton make a few changes in their attack
By Aakash Desai
After joining Southampton for a transfer fee of £15 million in the summer transfer window, Cameron Archer was expected to showcase his huge potential at the St. Mary's Stadium as the Saints prepared for their return to the Premier League. Archer started this season on a high note with an impressive brace against Championship side Cardiff City in the second round of the Carabao Cup, and got more playing time in the starting lineup as Russell Martin's side struggled for goals in the Premier League.
Cameron Archer started the massive fixture against Manchester United at the St. Mary's Stadium and came very close to scoring as well but his attempt as well as the rebound were saved by Andre Onana. The 22-year-old was given another start against Ipswich Town and despite some good playmaking throughout the match, missed two huge chances to give the Saints a 2-0 lead. Therefore, a few lineup changes are highly likely in the attack with Archer struggling with his finishing inside the box in the recent matches.
Should Southampton make a few changes in their attack
Also, Ross Stewart has returned from his injury and looked decent in the previous three matches, therefore could be handed a start by manager Russell Martin in the next league match against Bournemouth. Also, talented right winger Sam Amo-Ameyaw could also make his first Premier League start as a centre forward due to his blistering pace and decent finishing. Hence, Archer needs to improve his finishing as he is great in his positioning as a striker and game awareness, however his decision making hasn't been good in the last two league matches.
Now it remains to be seen whether Cameron Archer will start in the next league match against Bournemouth or Martin will make a few lineup changes in the attack in order for Southampton to score more goals in the Premier League.