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    RedArmy1 wrote:
    Southampton boy wrote:
    Would be a good time to play players like Mayuka with Tan Lee, De-Ridder up fornt and see how they play give RL a rest, what goal keeer afre we going to play!! looking forward to Sat/day should be a good day out don't need a cup run need to maintain are position in the Prem COYR's
    Normally would agree with you - but they won't get any time on the ball.

    Tad Lee has had games with the U21 and he has the Elite Stage to get stuck into.

    We don't need a Cup Run however; it is important to keep the momentum going for the VILLA AWAY Game and we should be able to be competitive to WIN this one.

    The mass of Chelsea fans will give it all that - but Arsenal soon shut up when we scored.

    Give RL a rest - but have him on the bench (he may want to play against Chelsea) and maybe get him on second half as an IMPACT STRIKER.

    NIGEL has been very good at lots of things but he has sold THE CITY OF SOUTHAMPTON OUT too often in the Cup and too cheaply.

    COYR
    Just listened to NA's interview this afternoon on Saints Player he's indicated he's going to put a strong side out against Chelsea and that he would like a good cup run. He also confirmed that Shaw is not for sale and any club wanting him he wishes them good luck with NC! He further said that he sees Gazza as the first choice keeper (my paraphrase) and that Gazza is fit. Apparently Clyne has had a knee injury but was training this morning albeit not sure whether he will play on Saturday.

    Personally I'd like to see JWP in midfield on Saturday particularly if Cork is required to play right back again. Ramirez apparently got a dead leg on Saturday but is back training! Shoukd be an interesting game against Chelsea who clearly are beatable!!!!!!!!"
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Lallana out, but Clyne could return

5:07pm Thursday 3rd January 2013 in Sport

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Adam Lallana will not feature against Chelsea in Saturday's FA Cup third round tie at St Mary's, although full-back Nathaniel Clyne could return.

Saints captain Lallana remains out with a knee injury and is likely to be sidelined with the problem for some weeks yet.

Right-back Nathaniel Clyne has missed the last two matches, also with a knee complaint, but could come into contention, while Gaston Ramirez is available after sustaining a dead leg in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Arsenal.

Emmanuel Mayuka is also available before leaving for African Cup of Nations duty with Zambia on Sunday.

Saints manager Nigel Adkins has indicated he is planning to name a stronger line-up than he used in the Capital One Cup this season, but also hinted that some players could be handed a break.

"The Capital One Cup was a great opportunity to play some of the younger players, who have now gone on to play for us in the Premier League," he said.

"I want to go and win the game against Chelsea, but I also have to be mindful that we have had a run of fixtures that are very close together.

"I have to make sure we arrive on the pitch on Saturday full of energy and not risking anyone picking up a serious injury."

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