Southampton boss hoping to have key player back for Leeds United clash but quintet still out

SOUTHAMPTON boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is optimistic that one of his key players will return from injury in Tuesday evening's clash at Leeds United.
By Lee Sobot
Published 21st Feb 2021, 15:34 BST
Updated 21st Feb 2021, 15:38 BST
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Hasenhuttl had six first-team players out injured for Saturday's fixture at home to Chelsea in which the Saints finally exited a club record run of six successive Premier League defeats through a 1-1 draw.

Scotland international midfielder Stuart Armstrong was among those forced to miss the contest but Hasenhuttl is hoping to have the 28-year-old back for the trip to Elland Road.

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Right midfielder Armstrong has made 18 starts this season, chipping in with three goals and three assists.

FITNESS BOOST: Southampton's Scotland international midfielder Stuart Armstrong, front, could return from injury in Tuesday's Premier League clash against Leeds United at Elland Road. Photo by Andy Rain - Pool/Getty Images.FITNESS BOOST: Southampton's Scotland international midfielder Stuart Armstrong, front, could return from injury in Tuesday's Premier League clash against Leeds United at Elland Road. Photo by Andy Rain - Pool/Getty Images.
FITNESS BOOST: Southampton's Scotland international midfielder Stuart Armstrong, front, could return from injury in Tuesday's Premier League clash against Leeds United at Elland Road. Photo by Andy Rain - Pool/Getty Images.

Asked how bad the injury to Armstrong was, Hasenhuttl told the Southern Daily Echo: "No, nothing serious. For a few days he was out. He can be an option for Tuesday against Leeds.

"We will have a look at him."

Kyle Walker-Peters, Ibra Diallo, Theo Walcott, Michael Obafemi and Will Smallbone all remain out.

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