Predicted Southampton XI vs Wolves

After the drama of deadline day and the summer season switch window, Southampton return to the meat and drink of the Premier League as they face Wolves at Molineux on Saturday afternoon.

Ralph Hasenhuttl’s aspect produced an outstanding efficiency in midweek to defeat Chelsea 2-1 at St Mary’s, with Adam Armstrong and Romeo Lavia incomes the Saints their second win of the brand new Premier League season.

Wolves, in the meantime, have endured a troublesome begin to the brand new marketing campaign and stay winless after a draw in opposition to Bournemouth in midweek, so the Saints will probably be concentrating on back-to-back wins with one other three factors in opposition to Bruno Lage’s aspect.

Right here is how Soccer FanCast expects Southampton to line up on Saturday afternoon.

After some eye-catching performances in between the sticks, summer season signing Gavin Bazunu retains his place in objective at Molineux.

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Deadline day signing Duje Caleta-Automotive is unlikely to feature after his paperwork wasn’t signed in time, so it appears seemingly that Hasenhuttl will choose the identical defence, with Kyle Walker-Peters and Romain Perraud at full-back, whereas Armel Bella-Kotchap and Mohammed Salisu will proceed their blossoming partnership within the coronary heart of Southampton’s defence.

There are two adjustments in the midst of the park, as new signing Ainsley Maitland-Niles, who was dubbed a “huge talent” by Mikel Arteta, makes his first begin after signing on deadline day, with the injured Romeo Lavia dropping out.

The extra defensive-minded Ibrahima Diallo might additionally drop out with James Ward-Prowse dropping deeper to accommodate Joe Aribo in an attacking-midfield position.

Adam Armstrong ought to preserve his place out huge after a uncommon objective in opposition to Chelsea, whereas Mohammed Elyounoussi also needs to preserve his place after a formidable show in opposition to the Blues, which noticed him ranked because the Saints’ finest participant based on SofaScore.

Lastly, after scoring four goals already this season, Che Adams will preserve his place up entrance, within the hope that he may cause issues for Wolves’ defence, with new attacking signings Sekou Mara and Samuel Edozie prone to begin on the bench.