Southampton ahead Mohamed Elyounoussi is ready for minor surgical procedure on his hand, which is able to rule the Norway worldwide out of Tuesday night time’s Carabao Cup tie at Chelsea.
Elyounoussi performed the entire 90 minutes of Saturday’s 2-2 draw towards Burnley, and is ready for the process on Monday.
Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl expects the 27-year-old to be accessible once more for this weekend’s journey to Watford
“He (Elyounoussi) may have his operation on Monday,” Hasenhuttl stated. “He must have it (to get well from the harm).
“He’ll miss the Chelsea recreation, however that is regular. He must have two or three days’ relaxation earlier than he can prepare once more.”
Southampton will once more be with out James Ward-Prowse who’s serving the final of his three-match ban following a straight purple card within the Premier League defeat at Chelsea on October 2.
On-loan Blues ahead Armando Broja scored towards Burnley however isn’t eligible to face his mum or dad membership so may have time to relaxation the minor ankle downside he picked up on Saturday.
Midfielder Stuart Armstrong got here on for the closing phases towards the Clarets as he continues to construct up sharpness following seven matches out with a calf downside.
“He’s getting higher. It will be significant that we convey him again on the highest degree,” Hasenhuttl stated.
“We want him taking part in so we are going to do that, and hopefully Tuesday we are going to get one other probability to indicate this.”
Brazil defender Lyanco, full-back Yan Valery, ahead Shane Lengthy and goalkeeper Fraser Forster are amongst those that might all be in line to function at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night time.