Tonda Eckert must recall Finn Azaz for Millwall | OneFootball

Tonda Eckert will want a swift response after Southampton’s 4-1 EFL Cup defeat to West Ham United, with Millwall next up in the Championship on Saturday.

According to Sainstmarching.com, Millwall have opened with two wins from two without conceding and beat Cambridge United 1-0 in the EFL Cup. Alex Neil’s men have not lost in their last three visits to St Mary’s.

Eckert has selection calls to make. New arrivals Keven Schlotterbeck and James Ward-Prowse have joined in time to feature, though the centre-back appears likelier to debut, with Jack Stephens under scrutiny after a shaky midweek showing. Ryan Manning could also return after reserve left-back Welington started against West Ham.

Further forward, Lewis Dobbin could drop out after another subdued outing, with his £9m fee potentially weighing on him. Cyle Larin could be reinstated to lead the line, the Canadian has three goals in three Championship matches.

One change looks a must, bringing Finn Azaz back. He did not start in midweek and Southampton lacked creativity in central areas. He excelled in the 3-1 win over Stoke City, making four key passes, having two shots and sliding a decisive pass to Divin Mubama late on.

Azaz also enjoys facing Millwall, he scored in last season’s 3-2 defeat at the Den and has two career assists against the Lions from his Middlesbrough days. Another incisive ball of that sort could unlock them again. Even so, Southampton will need a sharper team display to halt a side intent on preserving a 100 percent start.

Source: Sainstmarching.com

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