“We cannot afford to lose players for many games and our players are ready to cope with the demands of the game. There are no changes in the players available.”
At wing-back, Ben’s backing Tyrell Malacia to be Diogo Dalot’s replacement, with Amad instead filling one of the roles behind Rasmus Hojlund, and Alejandro Garnacho dropping to the bench.
WHAT BRUNO WANTS TO SEE
“We have a massive game,” Bruno Fernandes told external broadcasters this week.
“Southampton are fighting for their lives, they want to stay in the Premier League, and they really need points. But we need to turn this around and look at ourselves and say, we also need points. We have to think we need points more than them, and that has to be our aim for every game: the opponent needs so much, but we need it more than them.
“Obviously it helps always when you have time to train and prepare the games a little bit more, it’s important. But I think in this two [last] games it was more about the passion, the desire and everything, about how much you want to win the game. Everyone is really aware what he demands from us positioning-wise and tactical wise, I think we’re getting to the level that he wants on effort, running, passion and desire to win games. I think we still have a lot to improve, for me, in both aspects, but we will do it.”
