Late Larin strike may reshape Southampton’s XI for Watford after Colchester win | OneFootball

Southampton left Colchester with a 2-0 cup win, and their substitutes may now shape the XI for Watford.

Cyle Larin came on and broke the deadlock late, then Romeo Akachukwu finished in added time from Finn Azaz’s perfectly weighted pass for his first senior goal. According to Sainstmarching.com, that cameo might earn Larin a start at Vicarage Road.

Ben Brereton Diaz started up front but struggled for influence, registering 18 touches in 62 minutes during a rare outing. He drifted, while his rival for the role made an instant impression.

There is depth through the middle, with Cameron Archer and Damion Downs available if Larin is not ready to play the full 90. Brereton Diaz’s future beyond the window remains uncertain, and he could drop back to the reserves at St Mary’s.

Cameron Bragg also caught the eye off the bench and could partner Flynn Downes as one of two holding midfielders in Jander’s absence.

That switch would free Kuryu Matsuki to operate higher on the right, a role that brought him four goals last season.

The player under threat is Tom Fellows, hot and cold at Colchester, with three key passes but only one shot and one duel won.

Nothing is settled, Eckert has a full bench and several calls could still go either way, yet a fresher Southampton could take the field at Vicarage Road.

Source: Sainstmarching.com

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