Eckert watches Saints friendly from stands to prepare for possible touchline ban

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·2 August 2026

TONDA Eckert watched Saints' second pre-season friendly from the stands.

According to Daily Echo, this was done in preparation for a potential touchline ban, with the opposition Preussen Münster.

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The Southampton boss deliberately avoided the technical area for this outing.

He opted for a seat among spectators to adjust to a possible absence from the dugout.

The move was presented as forward planning for any future restriction on touchline involvement.

Source: Daily Echo