Russell Martin will be determined to shut out the outside noise regarding his Southampton side with pundits making their Premier League predictions in their droves over the last few days.
Russell Martin was a little short on options when he turned to his Southampton bench as his side chased an equaliser in the 1-0 defeat against Newcastle United at the weekend.
Russell Martin now knows more than ever that he must address his goalkeeper situation as an Alex McCarthy howler condemned Southampton to defeat against Newcastle United on Saturday.
Southampton started their Premier League return with a 1-0 defeat against Newcastle United due to a howler from goalkeeper Alex McCarthy.
Russell Martin has been speaking on the chances of Southampton keeping Kyle Walker-Peters this summer with constant speculation on the player’s future.
Southampton fans were left shocked by news that Armel Bella-Kotchap failed his Hoffenheim medical prior to sealing a deal, but Russell Martin has now eased fears.
Russell Martin has opened up on one of his best motivators ahead of his first foray into Premier League management with Southampton.
Paul Merson predicts a difficult start to Southampton’s return to the Premier League against Newcastle United on Saturday.
Russell Martin will be desperate to bring in some attacking talent before the end of the transfer window to help bolster Southampton’s Premier League survival chances.
It is not just incomings that Russell Martin has to worry about at Southampton before the end of the transfer window but the potential of losing one of his key players too.