Southampton are expected to make changes to their line-up to face Arsenal on New Year's Day but could again be without captain Adam Lallana.
The midfielder suffered a knee problem in the game with Reading at the beginning of December and since has not featured.
After rotating his squad for the dramatic draw with Stoke City, Nigel Adkins could decide to recall several men, such as playmaker Gaston Ramirez.
Arsenal centre-back Per Mertesacker could be available after illness for the trip to St Mary's.
Czech midfielder Tomas Rosicky was left on the bench for Saturday's 7-3 win over Newcastle, so may also come back into contention to feature at St Mary's.
Defender Andre Santos (stomach muscle) and midfielder Abou Diaby (thigh) are expected to start training again this week.
