Jay Robinson ‘to join’ Monza on loan as Southampton wings packed | OneFootball

Southampton academy winger Jay Robinson is set to leave for game time, with a season-long loan to Monza reported and no buy option attached. According to Fabrizio Romano, the 19-year-old is heading to Serie A to play, not to say goodbye.

Competition on the flanks has intensified at Southampton. Léo Scienza, Lewis Dobbin and Samuel Edozie are ahead of him, with Tom Fellows also in the queue. Tonda Eckert has been impressed by younger options too, notably Romeo Akachukwu, which has pushed Robinson further back.

A year ago the picture was brighter. Robinson made 28 appearances last season, scoring against Ipswich Town and QPR. Will Still trusted him early after a positive pre-season, then his minutes dried up, with only one outing after January and 115 quiet minutes this summer.

Comfortable on either wing or at number 10, Robinson offers flexibility that should help him settle at a mid-table side still finding its feet. Monza appear a sensible landing spot.

The Italian club are now coached by former Saints boss Ivan Juric, freshly promoted from Serie B. Serie A is a stern school for a teenager, and progress can be quick if he adapts.

Juric departed Southampton one match before Robinson’s Premier League debut, so they have not previously worked together. A new four-year deal signed recently suggests Saints still believe in his potential, and a strong loan could sharpen him for a return.

Source: Sainstmarching.com

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