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Redmond returns for Southampton as Fraser benched again

Southampton midfielder Nathan Redmond (£6.3m) is back in the starting line-up following injury.

He returns to the side just as Moussa Djenepo (£5.4m) drops out with a knock of his own.

It looks as if Redmond will sit next to Sofiane Boufal (£5.5m) in a central attacking midfield duo behind centre-forward Che Adams (£5.7m).

The return of Kevin Danso (£4.5m) will also be welcome news for Ralph Hasenhüttl, who was forced into playing a back-three with Djenepo as a wing-back in the win over Sheffield United.

Visitors Bournemouth have gone with a 4-4-2 formation which features Ryan Fraser (£7.3m) on the bench for a second match running.

On the flanks of midfield are Josh King (£6.3m) and Harry Wilson (£6.0m) while Callum Wilson (£7.8m) and Dominic Solanke (£5.4m) lead the line.

Also of note is another start at left-back for Diego Rico (£4.1m), who offers better value compared to the likes of Nathan Aké (£4.9m) and Steve Cook (£5.0m).

Southampton XI (4-3-2-1): Gunn; Danso, Bednarek, Vestergaard, Cédric; Højbjerg, Romeu, Ward-Prowse; Boufal, Redmond; Adams.

Bournemouth XI (4-4-2): Ramsdale; Rico, Aké, S Cook, Stacey; J King, Lerma, Billing, H Wilson; Solanke, C Wilson.

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  1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Well done people who still somehow have ake :p

  2. Valar(Keith)
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    He really has a wand of a left foot

  3. dark91
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Assist the legend Ricoooooo

  4. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Screw Rico.

  5. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Jesuz, what is with the assists all the time from rico?!

    1. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Hes taking corners so dont blame owners that knew that

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I wasn’t blaming anyone? I knew he took corners........

    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      He is bmouths Digne basically

  6. Tempestic
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    RMpanicWCT…

    Pope
    TAA Digne Rico
    Sterling KDB Son Cantwell
    Auba(c) Tammy Pukki
    Button - Lundstram Soy Dendonker

    Thought it was the perfect opportunity to get on Auba and Son even tho my team wasnt in awful shape, a rush of blood 10 mins before deadline and i've ended up with this. I like it tbf, although ik no salah is a big gamble and probably not a very wise one.

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Cannot go without a liverpool mid imo

      1. Tempestic
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Dw I have Rico all is under control

  7. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Rico absolutely essential. TAA -> Rico for non owners the obvious move

  8. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Rico first on my bench ffssssss

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      There is hope if you own sterling

      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Lol

  9. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Rico more assist than Robbo this season. Value.

  10. Ser Davos
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Arise Sir Diego Rico

  11. Tempestic
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Rico u legend

  12. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    RICO GET IN LAD

  13. mrodgers91
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Rico first on the bench and captained salah, almost hoping sterling doesnt play.

  14. Bartowski
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Ake scores. Did not know he was Dutch.

    1. dark91
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Should have guessed from the resemblance with Ruud Gullit 😉

      1. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Lovechild?

    2. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Was once the next big thing and the heir to vlaar

  15. G-Whizz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    RICOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO you beauty!!!

  16. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Smooth: Did VVD > Rico

    Rough: Benched Rico

    1. DeathoftheParty
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Take it

  17. Messiah Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Kelly unflagged stopped me getting in Rico

  18. Schliegs
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Rico on corners? Isn’t someone going to take his spot though?

  19. Firminooooo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Rico PARTY

  20. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    At that price, on set pieces and playing for an inform set-piece specialist Bournemouth side with West Ham, Norwich and Watford in the next four... Rico is gold

  21. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Lundstram and Rico a gift that keeps on giving

  22. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    oops, I didn't start the rico man

  23. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    FFS, scrolled past Rico's name 4 GWs ago.

  24. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Vestergaard Fail

  25. Tempestic
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Had Rico since gw 1 and started him this week!

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Nice

    2. JonBoy
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Boom!

    3. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Haha same 🙂

  26. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Rico baby.

  27. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Started Mount Fuji over Rico.

    1. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Same. Hoping for a no show

      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Yup!

  28. Winners900
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Nice Rico! Hope James dont play at all

  29. Ange Ball
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    I don't know if my Mendy move is maverick or stupid only time will tell. Gut feeling Pep play him in the cup game and he only get 10mins against Watford

    1. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      That is exactly what will happen

  30. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Benched Rico. F.