Ralph Hasenhuttl has confirmed that Moussa Djenepo and Cedric Soares are back in full training with the first-team squad.
Both players have been sidelined since September, but it seems they are finally nearing returns to action.
The duo participated in a light session, as per Hasenhuttl’s comments in a pre-match press conference on Thursday, shown on the club’s official website.
Djenepo has been out since exacerbating a tendon problem against Sheffield United on September 14, while Cedric has been absent since withdrawing from the starting line-up at Tottenham Hotspur on September 28.
Hasenhuttl revealed in his pre-match press conference that the trip to Manchester City could come too soon for the pair, but they have good chances of featuring against Everton in the next home game.
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Djenepo’s return, in particular, will come as a big boost given that Saints haven’t won a Premier League game without him in the side.
The team has looked bereft of creativity and attacking imagination since the Malian’s injury. Ahead of what will undoubtedly be a must-win game against Everton, his availability will be welcome.
Cedric, too, has emerged as a key player this season, and he’s been a big miss, with Yan Valery having struggled since coming back into the starting line-up.
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