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Sees first start in some time Bree registered three crosses (one accurate) and three tackles in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Manchester City.

Impact Bree saw the start Saturday due to the absence of Kyle Walker-Peters, playing 90 minutes on the right flank. This was his first start since Feb. 25, only his second appearance since then. His performance was very average, notching three tackles won and three clearances.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Bree (hamstring) returns to the squad for Wednesday's match versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Bree is back in the squad, but will begin Wednesday's clash against Palace on the bench after missing the last two matches with a hamstring injury. The 27-year-old defender has been a consistent presence in the starting XI this season and will be eager to earn his spot back going forward into the tail end of the season.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Wednesday Bree (hamstring) is an option for Wednesday's match against Crystal Palace, according to manager Ivan Juric. "James is also okay."

Impact Bree looks se to be back on the team sheet Wednesday, clearing a hamstring injury he has held for around a month. This is great news for the defender after he missed their last two games. He is a regular starter in the center of the defense and will hope to earn that spot back immediately when facing the Eagles on Wednesday.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hamstring injury Bree has suffered a hamstring injury, accoridng to manager Ivan Juric. "Today, James had problems. We will see him in recovery."

Impact Bree was taken off at halftime of the club's last match, with it now known it was due to a hamstring injury that is now limiting him in training. The good news for the defender is he will have a week to recover, with the club's next contest March 8. He is a regular starter in the defense, so they will hope his issues are only minor and he is available again soon.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Plays first half Bree generated three crosses (one accurate) and one clearance in Tuesday's 4-0 defeat against Chelsea.

Impact Bree played just the first half of Tuesday's clash with Chelsea. He's featured in the lineup the last nine matches in a row, recording an assist with 17 crosses (five accurate) in that span.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opening goal in defeat Bree assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Newcastle United.

Impact Bree managed his first goal involvement of the season as he connected with Jan Bednarek to open the scoring. He has now created at least one chance in six of the last seven games. In this game he attempted four crosses, only his third time this season reaching this number.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Available as substitute Bree (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Fulham.

Impact Bree is good to go despite dealing with an ailment suffered in mid week action. The defender had started two of the Saints' last three fixtures, but settles for a role on the bench to begin Sunday's fixture.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injury unknown Bree (undisclosed) is still awaiting a diagnosis on his injury, according to George Rees-Julian of the Daily Echo.

Impact Bree is still without an answer to what his injury is a day after suffering the problem, as the club has yet to release his diagnosis. That said, it would be a contact or muscle issue, leaving all the worst and best-case scenarios on the table. He will hope to be an option for their next match, but if not, Jan Bednarek will likely see the start in his place with Kyle Walker-Peters moving to right-back.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injury unknown Bree (undisclosed) is still awaiting a diagnosis on his injury, according to George Rees-Julian of the Daily Echo.

Impact Bree is still without an answer to what his injury is a day after suffering the problem, as the club has yet to release his diagnosis. That said, it would be a contact or muscle issue, leaving all the worst and best-case scenarios on the table. He will hope to be an option for their next match, but if not, Jan Bednarek will likely see the start in his place with Kyle Walker-Peters moving to right-back.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Off injured Bree was brought off with an apparent injury during the second half of Wednesday's clash with Liverpool.

Impact Bree was handed a rare start Wednesday and made it just 60 minutes before being forced off. Yukinari Sugawara came on to replace Bree. Kyle Walker-Peters has been then top choice right-back for the most part and will likely be in for another start against Fulham on Sunday.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays first half Bree generated one cross (zero accurate) and three tackles in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Aston Villa.

Impact Bree earned his second start in a row at right back with Yurinari Sugawara being an usued sub against Aston Villa. This was just his third appearance in the PL, clocking in 136 minutes of play while collecting five crosses (one accurate), four clearances and three tackles.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Saints Bree completed a move to Southampton from Luton Town on a three-and-a-half-year deal Thursday.

Impact Bree has appeared in 29 matches for Luton Town this season in which he recorded four assists and three yellow cards, playing mostly as a wing-back and sometimes as a center-back. With his arrival, Bree could challenge Lyanco for the right-back spot in the starting XI and given that he played under manager Nathan Jones at Luton Town, it's clear the manager likes him.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE