Russell Martin reveals major fitness boost for Southampton ahead of Everton clash

Southampton vs Everton: The Saints manager addressed the media ahead of this weekend’s clash with Everton.

Southampton manager Russell Martin has shared that his squad is nearly back to full strength for their upcoming clash with Everton. Martin is under significant pressure after just nine games, with his team managing only one draw and eight losses, leaving them at the bottom of the league. However, they gained some relief midweek by edging past Stoke City in the EFL Cup. Everton, meanwhile, arrives at St. Mary’s after a full week of training, confident from their late draw against Fulham and an impressive five-game unbeaten streak.

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Despite a recent illness outbreak, Martin reported that nearly all players have returned to training, with only Ryan Fraser’s availability in question. Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu, who was their primary choice in the Championship, will miss the game. Will Smallbone remains a doubt after sitting out the last two matches, and Ross Stewart is also likely to be unavailable.

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