Ghana winger, Kamaldeen Sulemana is set to make his long-awaited return to the field following an extended injury layoff.
The 22-year-old could see his first action of the season this Saturday when Southampton faces Leicester City at St. Mary’s Stadium.
Sulemana is yet to play for the Saints this season, making his potential comeback a major boost for the team.
During a press conference on Thursday, manager Russell Martin provided updates on the squad, stating, “Everyone is pretty much the same. Ross came off during the match against Arsenal and won’t be available, but it’s not a long-term injury. It’s a frustrating setback for Ross, which is disappointing for him and for us.”
He added, “Kamaldeen is now fit to join the squad, and Will Smallbone has also returned, so we have a couple of positives.”
Sulemana has been sidelined since suffering an injury in a pre-season friendly against Oxford United.
Last season, while competing in the Championship, he contributed three assists over 948 minutes of play before a December injury disrupted his progress.