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title: "Gazzaniga set to start against Spurs"
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author: "Luke Osman"
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published: "2015-12-15T16:03:40Z"
modified: "2015-12-15T16:03:40Z"
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# Gazzaniga set to start against Spurs

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has [confirmed](https://www.clubcall.com/southampton/gazzaniga-set-for-spurs-outing-1792367.html?) his intentions to give Paulo Gazzaniga his second consecutive start of the season as his side prepare to take on high-flying Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

Gazzaniga made only his first appearance of the campaign for The Saints last weekend in their disappointing 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, however the young Argentinian was one of very few positives to take from the match as he produced a glittering performance between the posts.

![Ian Walton/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readsouthampton.com/readsouthampton/2015/12/5010791143.jpg)

Deputising for the injured Maarten Stekelenburg, the 23-year-old kept the scoreline down in what could have been a highly embarrassing game for Southampton. With crucial saves in both halves, Gazzaniga impressed many, including his manager.

> We know Paulo (Gazzaniga) is a goalkeeper with a future and he played well with the under-21s and that was the reason that we put Paulo in and not Kelvin (Davis).

> He played last week, he showed good training sessions and it showed. He was on a high level as a goalkeeper.

Southampton will be looking to put an end to their five-game run of games without a win, as Gazzaniga will hope to contribute towards their change in fortunes.