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Back after two matches Smallbone (groin) is available as a substitute for Sunday's clash with Spurs.

Impact Smallbone returns after missing the last two matches due to injury. The midfielder had started the previous two matches before his absence, but settles for a spot on the bench to begin Sunday's fixture.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Training Saturday Smallbone (groin) will return to training Saturday, according to manager Ivan Juric."Manning is okay, Lesley is okay. Smallbone will be back in training tomorrow."

Impact Smallbone is set to return to training Saturday, but likely won't have a chance to return for a Sunday trip to Tottenham. The midfielder has missed two matches with the groin issue and seems to be targeting a return for an April 12 clash with Aston Villa.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Smallbone (groin) is out for Wednesday's match against Crystal Palace, according to manager Ivan Juric. "Will is out and the others are all fit. Hopefully he will be better next we...

Impact Smallbone will remain sidelined as the club resumes play following the international break, not yet healed from his groin injury. This will keep him out for a second straight match, hoping it isn't too much longer of an absence after already missing 16 games this season due to injury before this absence. He will look to see the field again soon, especially seeing he started in the last two games before his injury.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Out with groin issue Smallbone (groin) is out for Saturday's clash with Wolves, according to manager Ivan Juric. "I think he did really well against Chelsea and against Liverpool. Technically he's real...

Impact Smallbone isn't an option for Saturday's clash after suffering a groin injury during a 3-1 loss to Liverpool. The defensive midfielder opened the scoring in that clash and was making his second straight start. Flynn Downes could come into the starting XI in his place before the break.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener at Anfield Smallbone scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Smallbone scored the only Southampton goal as they fell to a 3-1 defeat. This was the midfielder's first back-to-back start since August. His goal came as a result of miscommunication between Virgil van Dijk and Alisson. He was able to take advantage to score his first of the year. With two chances created he has made a total of five in his last two starts.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in defeat Smallbone registered four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 4-0 defeat to Chelsea.

Impact Smallbone only saw his second start of the new year as he continues to be a limited option following his injury. He's played in seven matches since, collecting just eight crosses (three accurate), five tackles and five interceptions in that span.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Returns Sunday Smallbone (hamstring) appeared for 23 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 3-0 FA Cup win over Swansea City.

Impact Smallbone was back in action for the first Sunday since suffering a hamstring injury that would force a long absence. He would only see 23 minutes, as it was a small step after missing 16 games between two injury spells. He will look to see more time moving forward, as the midfielder did start in the three matches he was available for to begin the season.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain Saturday Smallbone could return for Saturday's clash with Brentford, according to manager Russell Martin. "Smallbone is training and we will decide tomorrow if we will bring him on the benc...

Impact Smallbone started the opening three matches of the Premier League before a hamstring injury cost him more than three months. He's now finally nearing a return, and could be back on the bench Saturday. It's unclear when he will be ready for any sort of substantial minutes though.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing full fitness Smallbone (hamstring) is nearing a return, accoridng to manager Ivan Juric.

Impact Smallbone was back in team training this week and has received more positive news, implying he could be in for a return within the next few matches. That said, Sunday will likely come too early, possibly being fit to face Brentford on Jan. 4. The club will hope this is the case, as he has missed their past 10 matches due to his hamstring injury.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Training with the team Smallbone (hamstring) has returned to training following a lengthy absence but may find Boxing Day comes too soon, the club reported.

Impact Smallbone has been sidelined for nine games with Southampton and is unlikely to be available for the Boxing Day match against West Ham. Although he has returned to team training, he may not be fit in time to feature on Thursday. Tyler Dibling is expected to remain in the starting lineup while Smallbone continues his recovery.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss more time Smallbone is set to miss time after picking up another injury against Leicester City on Saturday, according to manager Russel Martin. "Will is out now for a little bit of time, whi...

Impact Smallbone is heading back to the sidelines after just returning, with the midfielder having been forced off the field in the club's last match due to the issues. It was reported it happened due to the midfielder playing through the pain barrier, appearing to have not called it quits soon enough. It is unknown exactly how long he will miss but he will hope to return ahead of the November international break. Tyler Dibling should continue to serve in the starting XI with Smallbone out.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return versus Leicester Smallbone (hamstring) is expected to be an option for Saturday's trip to Leicester City, per manager Russell Martin.

Impact Smallbone was able to train Tuesday with no issues as he is ruled fit for Saturday's match. He is also set to start in the midfield for the Saints, with Joe Aribo and Lesley Ugochukwu having filled in his spot during his absence. The midfielder had also made all three of his appearances in the starting XI, collecting 19 crosses (two accurate), seven tackles and three chances created.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted training Smallbone (hamstring) was pictured in training ahead of Saturday's clash with Leicester.

Impact Smallbone took part in training Tuesday, and could be back for Saturday's clash. His original time frame was to return after the international break, and it seems he could be right on track for that. If Smallbone does return Saturday, he'd likely be straight back in the starting XI after starting each of the opening three matches.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return after break Smallbone (hamstring) is out for Monday's match against Bournemouth and is expected to return following the international break, according to manager Russel Martin. "[Will] Is stil...

Impact Smallbone will continue his tenure on the sidelines, missing a third consecutive match due to his issues. However, the midfielder is on the mend, with a return expected following the international break. This is great news for the player and club, as he did start in their opening three matches of the season.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still a week out Smallbone (hamstring) remains a week out, according to manager Russell Martin.

Impact Smallbone remains a week away from a return to match action as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury. The midfielder picked up the injury before a clash with Manchester United and is now working his way back. Smallbone's next chance to return is a Monday trip to Bournemouth.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hamstring tightness Smallbone is out for Saturday's clash with Manchester United due to a tight hamstring.

Impact Smallbone picked up the issue while on international duty with Ireland and didn't quite recover in time for Saturday's match. Smallbone's first chance to return will be a Saturday clash with Ipswich back in the Premier League.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Whips 12 crosses Smallbone recorded four shots (one on goal), 12 crosses (zero accurate) and 10 corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Newcastle United.

Impact Smallbone opened his debut back to the PL with a bang, launching 12 crosses during the loss Saturday. He was a pivotal part of the midfield line for the Saint last season, scoring seven times with four assists while averaging about two crosses per game in 46 appearances.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Smallbone (calf) is back in training and should be an option going forward, according to manager Ralph Hasenhuttl.

Impact Smallbone has one start this season and didn't come off the bench in his other five opportunities. He won't have much of a role in league play, but he could see the pitch in the FA Cup, though an immediate return from injury could make that difficult Saturday.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with unknown injury Smallbone is expected to remain out with an undisclosed injury, according to manager Ralph Hasenhuttl.

Impact Smallbone hasn't played in the last two contests since starting and going 70 minutes in his debut last month. it's unclear the injury, but his absence only adds to the other issues Southampton are dealing with from COVID-19 to injury.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 70 minutes in return Smallbone had three crosses, one shot and one chance created in 70 minutes of Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace.

Impact Smallbone tore his ACL in January and officially made his return to the pitch Wednesday after staying on the bench in prior contests. He doesn't have a ton of fantasy value and probably won't be a regular, but he at least gives some depth to Southampton, something they lacked in the second half of last season.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Continues play with U23s Smallbone (ACL) continues to play with the U23s and is in the starting XI for Friday's match.

Impact Smallbone started for the U23s a month ago and it looks like that may be where he stays unless Southampton suffer an injury in their senior team. Prior to last season's torn ACL, Smallbone was a bit player, so it's not surprising that he's still with the U23s more than a month after returning from injury.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Left off injury report Smallbone (knee) could be an option versus Aston Villa on Saturday as he wasn't mentioned in manager Ralph Hasenhuttl's pre-match press, telling reporters, "The rest, apart from Ja...

Impact Considering Smallbone has yet to get onto the pitch for the club this season, his potential return would likely have little impact on the starting XI. Without a path to the starting XI, the midfielder figures to be a relative non-factor in fantasy contests moving forward.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Watford Smallbone (knee) -- who saw action in Wednesday's EFL Cup matchup with Chelsea -- is in contention versus Watford on Saturday. Manager Ralph Hassenhuttl told reporters, "It's very...

Impact If he plays Saturday, Smallbone would be making his 2021-22 season debut after recovering from his knee problem. The midfielder is far from a lock for the starting XI but should at least get some minutes off the bench. If he starts, Smallbone could be a sneaky mid-range fantasy target.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Playing with U23s Smallbone (ACL) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match with Southampton's U23 squad.

Impact Smallbone has been training for a few weeks and he's getting into a match Tuesday following an ACL injury suffered in January. Since it's early in the international break, there's a real chance he'll be an option in the squad once Southampton are back. Still, he'll likely need a month's worth of matches to get his match fitness.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Working up fitness in training Smallbone (ACL) has been training all week and is slowly building back his fitness, according to manager Ralph Hasenhuttl.

Impact This is a nice update on Smallbone, but he'll likely need multiple weeks of full training before he's an option again. He's only missed eight months with an ACL injury, so it's at least been a quick recovery and a return should be expected in the coming weeks.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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