Russell Martin decision may now show how he actually feels about struggling £15m Southampton star
Russell Martin has the unenviable task of turning around Southampton’s poor start to the season, starting against Ipswich Town on Saturday.
Russell Martin has the unenviable task of turning around Southampton’s poor start to the season, starting against Ipswich Town on Saturday.
Southampton scraped through in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night, beating Everton on penalties after a 1-1 draw in 90 minutes.
Southampton and Everton played out a dull Carabao Cup third round tie before Russell Martin’s side eventually won on penalties.
Russell Martin is expected to make a number of changes to his Southampton side for the Carabao Cup tie against Everton on Tuesday night.
Russell Martin will be used to unwanted opinions on his playing style and that has only been exacerbated with Southampton in the Premier League.
Southampton face Everton in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night with Russell Martin expected to ring the changes for the trip to Goodison Park.
Despite losing all four of their Premier League matches so far this season it is clear that Russell Martin’s Southampton side have some good players.
Russell Martin knows that his possession based style will divide opinion as he looks to keep Southampton in the Premier League this season.
The Carabao Cup could represent a welcome reprieve from Premier League action for Russell Martin and Southampton as they travel to face Everton on Tuesday.
Russell Martin made some big decisions when selecting his Southampton side to face Manchester United on Saturday.