Southampton’s injury concerns are somewhat improving as they prepare to face Manchester United in the Premier League on Thursday.
The Saints currently sit rock bottom in the Premier League.
They sit on 6 points, 10 points behind 17th placed Wolves.
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Jack Stephens and Juan Larios remain sidelined with unspecified issues, while Ross Stewart is out with a hamstring injury.
Manager Ivan Juric is hopeful that Flynn Downes will be fit after missing the last three games with a thigh problem.
“Flynn Downes did his first training yesterday,” Juric said.
“He is okay.
“We will see if he can play from the beginning or later, but it is okay.”
When asked if there were any other fitness concerns ahead of the game, Jurić replied: “No, I think everybody is fit, everybody is ok.”
Will Smallbone made his return from injury against Swansea and is in contention to feature again.
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Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu played for Southampton’s Under-21s last Friday after recovering from a long-term Achilles injury.
Despite Bazunu’s recovery, Aaron Ramsdale is expected to keep his place between the sticks.
Midfielder Matheus Fernandes is available for selection again after serving a one-match suspension.
Youngster Tyler Dibling, linked with Manchester United, is likely to start in attack for Southampton.
He is expected to be joined by Kamaldeen Sulemana and one of Paul Onuachu, Cameron Archer, or Adam Armstrong.
Juric will hope his side can build on their recent performances despite the injury setbacks.
Southampton are keen to secure a positive result as they continue their fight to climb the Premier League table.
Their last league win came in a 1-o win at home to Everton, in early November.
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