On Sunday, Saints take on Burnley in their first game after the international break.
Saints boss Claude Puel will probably look to rotate some key players for this weekend’s game after having 15 players in total out on international duty in the last week, as well as the colossal Europa League clash at the San Siro in midweek against Inter Milan in the back of his mind.
Saints also have Jay Rodriguez and club record signing Sofiane Boufal looking to get back into action after being sidelined. The signing of Boufal was highly anticipated throughout the summer and his arrival has definitely sparked excitement within Southampton fans.
Both of Southampton’s first choice full-backs Cedric Soares and Ryan Bertrand have been ruled out of this weekend’s fixture with injury, however this is a good opportunity for young left-back Matt Targett and Cuco Martina, who has been brilliant in the Europa League this season, to make their mark on the first team.
So, here is how we have come up with a combined line-up between Saints and their visitors for Sunday, Burnley.
