Southampton maintained their spot in fourth place in the Championship table after defeating West Brom 2-1 on Saturday. Will Smallbone and Adam Armstrong scored the goals for the Saints, securing all three points for the south coast club.
With Leicester City dropping points in their last two games, Southampton’s gap to the automatic promotion places is nine points after 16 games. Coach Russell Martin is pleased with the team’s progress heading into the international break.
As the break approaches, Southampton is reportedly interested in signing West Brom’s Tom Fellows. The 20-year-old forward, whose contract is set to expire in the summer, has made a few substitute appearances for West Brom this season. However, Southampton faces competition from Leicester in securing Fellows’ contract.
Additionally, Southampton is eyeing a potential move for Manchester City’s Jadel Katongo, who is currently on loan with Peterborough United in League One. Katongo, known for his versatility and strong performances, would be another acquisition for the club from Manchester City.
During Southampton’s win over West Brom, Russell Martin received a yellow card and will now serve a one-game touchline ban. This means he will miss the match away to Huddersfield Town after the international break.
Despite this setback, Martin praised his team for their victory against West Brom, emphasizing their character, spirit, and togetherness in a hard-fought contest. He expressed admiration for West Brom’s strength and athleticism, as well as his team’s improvement in defense compared to the start of the season.
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