One of Russell Martin’s finest players might not be available for a while.
One writer has responded to the disheartening news he’s receiving from St. Mary’s that Southampton may lose one of their summer signings to injury for an extended period of time.
Team news for Southampton vs. Hull
Russell Martin already has Jack Stephens sidelined in the Championship after he went missing in August, but more positive news has surfaced recently about the fitness of a new player who hasn’t made his debut for the team.
Ross Stewart might be on the bench for this weekend’s second-tier match against Hull City at the MKM Stadium, according to Saints reporter Mark Wyatt. However, since one player is probably going to return to domestic play, another is regrettably expected to take his place in the south coast’s treatment room.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis, a center-back for Manchester City, has started every six games since signing a season-long loan over the summer. He has established a strong defensive partnership with Jan Bednarek (WhoScored – Harwood-Bellis statistics). However, there is a chance that he could be sidelined for an unspecified amount of time.
The young player for England made his comeback from a national team injury early last week, but things aren’t looking good as more testing and any kind of statement regarding the severity of the 21-year-old’s issue are still pending.
Injury update on Taylor Harwood-Bellis
After hearing about Taylor Harwood-Bellis’ injuries, journalist Dean Jones gave his assessment to GiveMeSport. He acknowledged that it would be concerning if he missed Southampton.
Indeed, it would be a blow, he replied. He has been a major part of Southampton’s success this season, and despite everything that has gone wrong, at least their relationship appeared to have real potential.
It’s a huge setback for Southampton if he’s going to be out for a while because you’ve got both extremes of the spectrum there in terms of youth, experience, and hope, and you also have someone with that kind of experience in Bednarek.
“It goes without saying that they need to thoroughly examine him when they return and won’t take any chances with him. However, Southampton would sincerely aim to have him back in the squad as soon as possible.”
What is Taylor Harwood-Bellis’s height?
At six feet two, Harwood-Bellis has been a pillar of support for Southampton’s defense since his arrival. In the Championship, he averages 4.2 clearances and 2.8 aerial victories per game, demonstrating his genuine physical presence.
The talented player from Stockport can also be effective at the other end of the field. Since the beginning of his career, he has contributed 15 times, scoring 10 goals and dishing out five assists, demonstrating his threat from set pieces (Transfermarkt – Harwood-Bellis statistics).
Furthermore, Harwood-Bellis has experience advancing through the league after being promoted to Burnley the previous season. Journalist Josh Bunting called him a “warrior” for his unwavering spirit. However, this is another quality Martin would have to do without.
