Tonda Eckert will have both Flynn Downes and Kury Matsuki available for tonight's showdown with Wrexham.
With virtually a full squad to select from, the Saints' German Head Coach will be well-positioned to select a team based on exploiting the weaknesses of the opposition, as much as nullifying the threat of the Welsh side.
There are lingering doubts about the fitness of Jack Stephens (knock) ahead of tonight's fixture.
Predicted Southampton lineup (4-2-3-1)
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Goalkeeper and defenders
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**Goalkeeper - Daniel Peretz:** Southampton’s best goalkeeper in years has helped transform the club's fortunes. Saints will need another big performance from the Israeli keeper.
**Right back - James Bree:** The English full back has been brilliant since returning from his loan at Charlton, and suits the profile Tonda Eckert needs on the right-hand side. Bree was excellent against Arsenal, and Martinelli's deserved booking may have been an indication of just how frustrated the Brazilian winger was made to feel by the Saints full-back.
**Centre back - Taylor Harwood-Bellis:** The first defender on the team sheet, Harwood-Bellis captained the side against Arsenal. He is fast becoming the best centre-back in the Championship.
**Centre-back - Nathan Wood:** Jack Stephens looks doubtful, so Eckert could decide to rest his captain again. Wood was nothing short of exceptional against Arsenal on Saturday and will get the nod over Joshua Quarshie.
**Left-back - Ryan Manning:** Manning has acquitted himself very well since regaining his position in Welington's absence. He will be a big miss in the FA Cup semi-final but will start at the Racecourse Ground tonight.
Midfielders
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**Centre midfield - Flynn Downes:** Flynn Downes will be essential for the crucial six-pointer at Wrexham tonight. This match is made for him, and he will be up for the fight in North Wales. Another big performance from Downes could be the difference-maker for Southampton.
**Centre midfield - Shea Charles:** The Northern Ireland international could potentially become a [world-class player](https://saintsmarching.com/southampton-have-a-world-class-player-on-their-hands-george-best-would-approve) in the future. Charles' winner against Arsenal has got the attention of some of the Premier League's biggest clubs. If Southampton fail to get promoted this season, he could be on his way. In a key match like this, Charles must start.
Attackers
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**Right attacking midfield - Kuryu Matsuki**: The English winger may have done enough on Saturday to keep his Japanese teammate Kuryu Matsuki out of the team for now, but Eckert does not select his team merely on form. Matsuki will be fresher and offers more in defence than Fellows. He's also chipped in with a few important goals of late and will probably get the nod.
**Central Attacking midfield - Finn Azaz:** Eckert's teams rarely start without Finn Azaz in the starting eleven. Azaz's inclusion is a given.
**Left attacking midfield - Léo Scienza:** Scienza was in blistering form against Arsenal and proved that he deserves a shot at the Premier League. Fitness may impact his minutes, and Saints fans should expect to see Sam Edozie warming up from about the 60th minute.
**Striker - Ross Stewart:** Cyle Larin was excellent when he came on against Arsenal, and his hold-up play allowed the Saints to escape the press in the final minutes of the tie. However, Ross Stewart is the greater goal threat, and he is fancied to start ahead of the Canadian. Much will depend on Stewart's fitness, and Eckert will be conscious of overplaying the 'Loch Ness Drogba' in light of what happened to him earlier in the season.