Tonda Eckert may be tempted to start Southampton hotshot against West Ham | OneFootball

Southampton, fresh from their first Championship win at Stoke City, face West Ham United in the EFL Cup later today at St Mary's, and Tonda Eckert may be tempted to start former Hammer Divin Mubama.

Nuno Espirito Santo's men remain winless in the second tier after a 2-1 defeat to Charlton Athletic at the London Stadium. According to Sainstmarching.com, it may be the ideal moment to meet them, though there is also the risk they suddenly click.

Eckert has hinted at changes, with Championship duties set aside and Millwall away on Saturday, the pacesetters. He said they aim to win every game, so a full overhaul seems unlikely.

Cameron Bragg could step in to rest Flynn Downes. James Bree and Ryan Manning might also make way for Mads Roerslev, while Samuel Edozie pressed his case with an energetic cameo before two late goals.

Cyle Larin would relish a start to extend his rich vein after a breakaway finish against Mark Robins' men took him to three in three. Yet sitting him out may be wise, with Eckert noting he has been pushing his minutes.

That strengthens Mubama’s claim. The new number 28 struck within 11 minutes against Stoke, a low drive beyond Victor Johanssen, opening his Saints account after joining on loan from Manchester City earlier this month. A first start could come against the club he served for 11 years, where he won Young Player of the Season without a senior breakthrough.

Source: Sainstmarching.com

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