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Ross Stewart to make debut: Southampton predicted XI v Huddersfield Town

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Southampton face a trip to Huddersfield Town in their first game following the November international break.

After a mixed start to the season, which included a four-game losing run in September, Saints have now picked up, being unbeaten in their last eight games.

They will be looking to extend that run to nine games as they aim to close in on the top two. Saints are currently sitting in fourth position in the Championship, eight points away from Ipswich Town in second place.

Here is how we think Southampton could line up on Saturday afternoon.

Who is out for Southampton?

Southampton Unveil New Signing Ross Stewart
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Saints welcomed summer signing Ross Stewart just before the break in the victory over West Bromwich Albion, coming on for his debut in the 83rd minute after recovering from a knee injury which has kept him out of action since January.

He could be in line to start after managing to get some more minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly against MK Dons over the break.

Manager Russell Martin confirmed in his pre-match press conference that Jack Stephens has also returned to training after a few months out with a calf injury. He is very unlikely to make an appearance though.

Che Adams missed out on international duty with Scotland over the break after suffering a minor injury, so could make an appearance on the bench.

Will Smallbone also had a knock but it is not thought to be serious, so could well start on Saturday.

Here is how we think Southampton could line up against Huddersfield on Saturday:

Bazunu (GK)

Walker-Peters

Harwood-Bellis

Holgate

Bree

S. Armstrong

Smallbone

Downes

Sulemana

Stewart

A. Armstrong

Kick-off is at 3:00pm on Saturday, November 25th.