Ramsdale’s return is one positive sign for Rusk
Southampton interim manager Simon Rusk could receive a major injury boost as they turn their attention to tomorrow’s Carabao Cup quarter-final at home to Liverpool.
Injured goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was a pundit for TNT Sports during the Saints’ shambolic 5-0 loss to Tottenham, which ultimately cost Russell Martin his job.
Ramsdale has missed five matches with a finger injury, but hopes to be involved tomorrow and for Sunday’s trip to Fulham.
“The finger is getting more bendy, it’s getting there. It was too soon for this game. We have two games that I’m hoping to be involved in,” Ramsdale said before Martin’s sacking.
“It was a tough one to watch. It must have been a lot harder to play. After the work you put in, to go behind that quickly and be 5-0 down at half-time, I can’t imagine the feeling playing that second half.
“We have to forgot about it really quickly, which is easier said than done. I am sure it will be a real tough one for the boys, but we’ve got to go again.
“We’ve got a big game and one we can try to get into the semi-final of the cup on Wednesday.”
The summer recruit and England international watched Southampton concede after 36 seconds at St Mary’s and the 5-0 loss keeps them bottom of the Premier League with five points.
Rusk, who only joined the club as under-21s boss in July, will have precious little time before the visit of Liverpool tomorrow.