Some Southampton fans have been left angry by the latest tweet that Adam Blackmore put out ahead of the club’s Premier League game against Aston Villa.
Blackmore revealed that Kyle Walker-Peters has a calf injury and will not be fit to play for the club against Aston Villa at the weekend. It didn’t end there though, as the Radio Solent journalist confirmed that Nathan Redmond is also out for an ‘indeterminate’ time, while he also said that Sofiane Boufal ‘hasn’t trained this week’.
Can Southampton beat Villa despite so many injuries?
Yes, we will win it
I have my doubts
On reading this piece of news, many Southampton fans were angry. They can’t believe the side is facing an injury crisis at this point of the campaign.
I’d take a point right now
— Stephen Mooney (@spmooney68) February 20, 2020
Oh great last thing we need at the moment. Villa will be optimistic particularly as Mings may be back this weekend!
— Caroline Emerson (@SoftSallySaint) February 20, 2020
Im coming to the game this weekend, ill bring my boots, can play anywhere on the right
— DEAN ANDREW (@DEANDREW965) February 20, 2020
I’ll bring my boots with me just in case pic.twitter.com/949qpEF9Pg
— Mathew Smith (@matsmithdesign) February 20, 2020
Not just that, but the post saw Saints fans tip some other players to feature in the game against Villa.
WE ARE ALL SLEEPING ON VOKINS
— Jack (@Jaack_0) February 20, 2020
Valery then at RB Adam? Any mention of him?
— Matthew Parrott (@mparrott31) February 20, 2020
What do we think?
The game against Dean Smith’s side will be huge considering there is only a six-point gap between Southampton and Villa. And in that sense, Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side can’t afford to lose, or they could be back in the relegation scrap all over again.
Meanwhile, Southampton need to get their form back on track. They have won just a single game out of their last four league outings.