Southampton coach Russell Martin opposes Leeds United manager Daniel Farke’s claim that the Saints have less at stake in Saturday’s match.
Tomorrow afternoon, Leeds faces Southampton in what many view as a potential preview of the end-of-season Championship play-off final. Despite accumulating 90 and 84 points respectively, both teams have fallen short of automatic promotion and are likely to compete in the play-offs against the fifth and sixth-placed teams.
Southampton coach Russell Martin has pledged to include 6ft 2in striker Ross Stewart, who has been sidelined for most of the season due to injury. He emphasized the significance of the game for Southampton, despite their guaranteed fourth-place finish. Leeds manager Daniel Farke acknowledged the pressure on Southampton but highlighted the privilege and expectations associated with managing Leeds.
Meanwhile, Leeds still harbor hopes of snatching an unlikely automatic promotion spot from Ipswich Town. A victory could keep their slim hopes alive, with Ipswich Town holding a three-point lead over Leeds and facing already-relegated Huddersfield Town on the final day.