Predicted Southampton lineup as Southampton welcome Sheffield United

Tonda Eckert has promised changes to the Southampton starting eleven after his side suffered their first home defeat of his tenure on Saturday.
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The Head Coach could make up to six changes for tonight's match against Sheffield United. Here's the Saints team expected to make up the starting eleven tonight.

Formation: 4-2-3-1


Goalkeeper and Defenders

Elias Jelert
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Goalkeeper - Daniel Peretz: It seems obvious that Daniel Peretz will continue in goal. The Israeli's arrival earlier in the transfer window has forced Gavin Bazunu out on loan, and the Bayern Munich loanee made a great save against Hull on Saturday.

Right-Back - Elias Jelert: The Dane should now be fit enough to start against Sheffield United.

Centre-Back - Taylor Harwood-Bellis: Harwood-Bellis was a colossus against Birmingham City earlier in the month, and he may captain the side tonight.

Centre-Back - Nathan Wood: Nathan Wood may come back in alongside Harwood-Bellis at the heart of the back four.

Left-Back - Welington: The Brazilian played well at left-back against Doncaster and may well come back in for Manning on the left side of a back four.


Midfielders

Caspar Jander
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Centre Midfield - Cameron Bragg: After suffering a concussion against Doncaster in the cup, Bragg is back in contention. He will certainly freshen up the midfield. Downes could be the one to miss out.

Centre Midfield - Caspar Jander: Jander is suffering a slight dip in form but may still get the nod ahead of Flynn Downes tonight.


Attackers

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Attacking Midfield Left - Léo Scienza: A no-brainer if fit. Scienza is head and shoulders above the rest of the squad and could be the difference against the Blades

Attacking Midfield Right - Tom Fellows: Saints fans will be delighted to see Tom Fellows return in a more advanced role. Eckert saved him for tonight's game, where he will probably be restricted to 60 minutes again.

Attacking Midfield Centre - Kuryu Matsuki: Matsuki has impressed the manager and scored a very good goal in the cup at Doncaster. His energy could be the thing that was missing against Hull.

Centre Forward - Ross Stewart: Stewart may get the nod ahead of Cameron Archer up top. Adam Armstrong may not be involved amid transfer speculation.

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