Russell Martin knows time is running out to get his Southampton squad ready for the Premier League with the transfer window shutting at 11pm on Friday.
Southampton take a break from Premier League action as Russell Martin takes his side to face Cardiff City in the second round of the Carabao Cup.
Southampton have endured a tough start to their Premier League return, losing 1-0 to Newcastle United and then by the same scoreline to Nottingham Forest.
Russell Martin is expected to ring the changes for Southampton as they travel to face Cardiff City in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.
Russell Martin is expected to hand opportunities to a number of Southampton players that have so far been on the periphery in the Carabao Cup tie against Cardiff City on Wednesday.
Russell Martin will be hoping for a busy few days at Southampton as he hopes to improve his side’s chances of Premier League survival with more additions.
There are now just days left for Russell Martin to finalise his Southampton squad, with the transfer window due to shut at 11pm on Friday.
Southampton have just one more chance to get Premier League points on the board prior to the first international break of the season after losing 1-0 against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Southampton’s return to the Premier League also means they are back on Match Of The Day, with the performances of Russell Martin’s side coming under more scrutiny than they did in the Championship.
Russell Martin will be reflecting on a disappointing first home game of the Premier League season after Southampton lost 1-0 to Nottingham Forest.