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title: "New injury boost for Rodriguez"
canonical: "https://readsouthampton.com/2015/11/25/new-injury-boost-rodriguez/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Luke Osman"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2015-11-25T16:39:29Z"
modified: "2015-11-25T16:39:29Z"
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# New injury boost for Rodriguez

Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez has been given fresh hope over his return to first-team football after undergoing a successful operation on his foot.

It was expected that the England international was to be out for up to eight weeks with the surgery in mind, with a return in mid-January in the offing, however it looks as though Rodriguez will be back in action faster than first feared.

Sky Sports News HQ have [reported](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11700/10078137/southamptons-jay-rodriguez-hoping-to-return-ahead-of-schedule-after-surgery) that The Saints striker is feeling a lot more positive and is remaining hopeful after his operation was considered a successful one.

![Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readsouthampton.com/readsouthampton/2015/11/487872718.jpg)

The 25-year-old has not featured for Ronald Koeman’s side since mid-October as injuries continue to plague his chances at reviving his playing career, but his potentially quicker return is certain to be a boost for the Dutchman who already has a wealth of attacking talent at his disposal.

Rodriguez signed a five-year-deal with the club in the summer and will hope to make a late impact in the campaign for The Saints.