Southampton predicted starting 11 for match against Wolves
By Kian Long
Southampton face Wolves in the Premier League this weekend. Here is the predicted Southampton starting 11 for their match at the Molineux Stadium.
Last weekend, Southampton beat Everton. It was Russell Martin's first league win as Southampton boss this season. Therefore, he will be eager to follow it up with another.
Wolves are one of just two teams without a win in the Premier League this season. With that in mind, this game presents a golden opportunity for Martin to follow up last weekend's win.
Here is the predicted Southampton lineup vs Wolves.
Southampton predicted starting 11 for match against Wolves
GK: Aaron Ramsdale - Flying with confidence after keeping his first Saints clean sheet, Aaron Ramsdale will definitely be up for this match. The former Arsenal goalkeeper played brilliantly against Everton last week, so there is no chance of him being displaced between the sticks.
CB: Jan Bednarek - Kicking off the unchanged centre-back trio will be Jan Bednarek. The 28-year-old has started every match for the Saints this season and it is not due to change anytime soon.
CB: Taylor Harwood-Bellis - Harwood-Bellis was called up the England squad for the November international break. Heading into the break, he will be full of confidence and eager to keep another clean sheet.
CB: Jack Stephens - The skipper played brilliantly at the back in the last game and he'll be hopeful for a similar performance against Wolves. His composure while playing out from the back was appreciated.
RWB: Yukinari Sugawara - His presence out wide was noted within the last match. The Japan international should make up the first starting lineup change, after assisting Adam Armstrong's winner in the last match.
CM: Flynn Downes - Southampton's diamond in the midfield. He is severely underrated with his incredible box-to-box ability. Without a doubt, he will be key against Wolves in all three thirds.
CM: Mateus Fernandes - Recently hailed as untouchable by Russell Martin, there is not a doubt in the world that Fernandes will start in this match. The midfield battle will be cagey, so the Saints will appreciate his physical presence.
CM: Joe Aribo - If Adam Lallana is injured, which definitely looks like the case, Joe Aribo is the logical replacement. The Nigerian came on against Everton last weekend and impressed with his cameo.
LWB: Kyle Walker-Peters - Mr Versatile will be in action again, moving over to the left-hand side of defence to replace Ryan Manning. This way, the Saints will have more creativity from wide positions.
ST: Adam Armstrong - The goal-scorer from last weekend will be in action yet again. There is a great on-field relationship brewing between Archer and Armstrong, so the Saints will hope for more of that double A supercharge.
ST: Cameron Archer - Russell Martin is clearly a big fan of Cameron Archer. In midweek, the manager was full of praise for the attacker. Therefore, he will hope for another big performance from Archer.