After a disappointing performance resulting in a 2-0 loss at home to Liverpool last weekend, Southampton will look to bounce back in the FA Cup against West Brom.
It wasn’t too long ago that the Saints travelled to The Hawthorns and picked up a massive three points against the Baggies, in what was technically a relegation six-pointer.
This FA Cup tie gives a bit of respite for the two struggling sides. Both teams are expected to rotate due to struggling so much in the league, but who do Southampton need to look out for on Saturday afternoon?
Salomón Rondón
The Venezuelan striker isn’t guaranteed a start at the weekend with rotation being on the cards for the Baggies. But if the number 9 does start, he will cause danger for the Southampton back four.
Saints have conceded numerous goals from set pieces and crosses this season, and coming up against one of the best sides in the country from set pieces has danger written all over it. Strikers similar to Rondón have all netted against the south coast side, so he will look at that and see his chance in this game.
Rondon has scored six times this season, including a goal from a cross late on against Southampton in the 3-2 loss only a few weeks ago.
