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Potential Return? Latest Oxford United Team and Injury News for Trip to Southampton

Oxford United have no new injury concerns ahead of their trip to the South Coast to face Southampton on Saturday.

The Saints have some players sidelined and will be sweating on the fitness of one of their most influential players.

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Latest Oxford United Team and Injury News for Trip to Southampton

Oxford United Injury News

Tyler Goodrham – Ankle

Tyler Goodrham has been ruled out for the rest of the season following surgery on his ankle.

Brian De Keersmaecker– Shoulder

Brian De Keersmaecker will also miss the rest of the season after undergoing an operation on his shoulder injury.

Oxford’s Returning Players

Myles Peart-Harris – Knock

Key player Myles Peart-Harris missed the draw against Charlton last time out but, given it was only a knock, should be in contention against the Saints.

Southampton Injury News

Jay Robinson – Quad

Young forward Jay Robinson remains sidelined with a quad injury, with the 18-year-old missing the last eight games.

Welington – Muscle

Left-back, Welington, has also missed the last eight games with a muscle problem. The Brazilian is close to a return but this game may come too soon.

Mads Roerslev – Achilles

Former Brentford defender Mads Roerslev is out for the season after undergoing surgery on an ongoing Achilles injury.

Leo Scienza – Muscle

Brazilian forward Leo Scienza missed the win over Coventry but has returned to training. The 27-year-old has been a key player for the Saints with six goals and eight assists in 30 Championship appearances.

Ross Stewart – Hamstring

Former Sunderland striker Ross Stewart remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. The Scot picked up the injury in October and has featured since but is now back in training.

 

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About Dale Ventham, Editor

Dale joined LWOF as a Football Writer in 2015 and has since been promoted to an editor for the site. He covers Oxford United with news, views and opinions.