3 Players to Watch Against Southampton:
Facundo Buonanotte
The Argentinian attacking midfielder has made 4 goal contributions so far this season in the Premier League and is definitely one to watch against Southampton. In Leicester’s first win of the season, just before the international break, Buonanotte scored the only goal of the game, securing 3 points for his team. He has been a standout performer for Leicester this season, providing the creative spark the team has missed in midfield since James Maddison’s departure. If Buonanotte starts for Leicester City on Saturday, he is likely to cause significant problems for Southampton, who currently have one of the worst defensive records in the Premier League.
Wilfred Ndidi
The Nigerian midfielder is tied for third in the Premier League for assists, with a total of 4. Despite Leicester signing Bilal El Khannouss in the summer to play a more advanced role in midfield, Ndidi has frequently taken on the responsibilities of an attacking midfielder this season. His most recent contribution was an assist in Leicester’s 4-2 loss against Arsenal. Ndidi’s impressive passing ability is likely to create challenges for Southampton’s defense, which has struggled this season.
Caleb Okoli
Okoli’s standout defensive performance against Bournemouth makes him another player to keep an eye on for the match against Southampton. In that game, he made 4 clearances, 7 recoveries, and 1 block, while also winning 2 out of 3 ground duels. Alongside Belgium international Wout Faes, Okoli will aim to make scoring difficult for Southampton, who have also faced challenges finding the back of the net this season.
