Oxford United will be looking for just a second win in 11 games when Southampton visit Grenoble Road on Boxing Day.
The U’s don’t have any new injury concerns for the game but the Saints have a few players sidelined.
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Latest Oxford United Team and Injury News for Visit of Southampton
Oxford United Injury News
Matt Phillips – Thigh
Maybe the closest to a return is winger, Matt Phillips. The former Scotland international has been back on the grass but there hasn’t been a return date given. However, it was the same with Brodie Spencer but the defender played last time out against Preston.
Cameron Brannagan – Calf
Skipper Cameron Brannagan is still absent with a calf injury, but he is back in training. The U’s are in desperate need for the midfielder to return with Oxford short of players in that area.
Hidde ter Avest – Hamstring
Full-back Hidde ter Avest remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. Again, there isn’t a return date set.
Oxford’s Returning Players
As mentioned, Brodie Spencer made his return from injury last time out, as did Przemyslaw Placheta from the bench.
Southampton Injury News
Damion Downs – Knock
USMNT striker Damion Downs has been absent since picking up an injury during a 3-0 win over Leicester at the back end of November.
Elias Jelert – Quad
Danish defender Elias Jelert picked up a quad injury in a goalless draw against Swansea back in October.
Mads Roerslev – Knee
The Saints are without another right-back in Mads Roerslev. The former Brentford man last played against Sheffield Wednesday at the start of November.
Ross Stewart – Hamstring
Former boss Will Still said that Scottish striker Ross Stewart would be out for “a substantial period” with a hamstring injury. The former Sunderland man isn’t expected back until the new year.
Samuel Edozie – Hamstring
Twenty-two-year-old winger Samuel Edozie is yet to feature this season with a hamstring injury.
Shea Charles – Hamstring
Northern Ireland international Shea Charles has been out with a hamstring injury since the back of October during a game against Blackburn.
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