Right back-Serge Aurier
Full credit to the former PSG man for taking hold of the starting spot at right back. Expect Pochettino to hand Aurier another start in this crucial Premier League fixture.
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Aurier will be counted on heavily to keep Ryan Bertrand at bay. Southampton’s left back tries to get forward early and often, but Aurier has the pace and athleticism to keep him pinned back. The more Aurier can make Bertrand defend, the better off his club will be.
Left back-Ben Davies
This is a pretty easy selection for Pochettino. Unless he wants to pull a massive surprise and deploy Kyle Walker-Peters, he has to go with Davies.
The Welshman will be presented with a fairly simple matchup. Cedric Soares would like to get forward, but he doesn’t have the required pace to really trouble Davies. Other than that, Davies just needs to stay close to James Ward-Prowse to make sure he can’t pick out a deadly pass.