Fraser Forster is set to make his first Premier League appearance since 2019 in tonight’s fixture against Liverpool.
This comes after news broke that Southampton number one, Alex McCarthy had tested positive for Covid-19.
McCarthy had been in good form, keeping 7 clean sheets so far this season including 3 in his last 5 games.
His absence will undoubtedly be a blow for The Saints, although it was confirmed that he was the only player in the squad to test positive.
Ralph Hasenhüttl has hinted at Forster’s return saying “I think Fraser is a very good alternative…He really wants to play now and was waiting for his chance.”
This will be Forster’s first Premier League appearance since May 2019, where he suffered a 3-0 loss at the hands of West Ham.
The 32 year old spent last season on loan at former club Celtic where he made 28 league appearances.
It was ultimately a successful loan spell, with Neil Lennon’s side winning their 51st Scottish League title.
Southampton have enjoyed a good start to the campaign and currently lie 9th in the league table.
Fraser Forster has also kept a clean sheet in four of his last five matches against Liverpool, which could give the keeper some confidence on his return.
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