Cedric Soares and Moussa Djenepo are in light training as they continue to work their way back from respective injury troubles.
The Portugal international has been absent since the 4-0 win over Portsmouth, in which he scored, while Djenepo has not played since netting the decisive goal against Sheffield United on September 14.
However, it seems both players are making progress as they look to work their way back to full fitness.
An Instagram video posted by Cedric depicts both him and Djenepo at Staplewood, participating in some light training following their respective periods on the treatment table.
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The return of both players simply can’t come soon enough. Saints have looked ropey on the right since Cedric fell to an injury, while Djenepo’s influence has been evident.
Yan Valery deputised for Cedric against Chelsea and contributed with an excellent assist for Danny Ings. However, he was taken apart defensively, and the presence of the 28-year-old was missed.
Djenepo, meanwhile, is already one of Southampton’s most important players despite only arriving in the summer.
He has scored twice – both crucial goals in wins over Brighton and Sheffield United – and has added creativity to the team’s attacking play.
Saints have not yet won a Premier League match this season without Djenepo on the pitch, and Ralph Hasenhuttl will be desperate to have him back in contention sooner rather than later.
It doesn’t seem especially likely that either of the two will be fit for Wolves at the weekend, but it’s good to see them back on their feet and pushing to return.
