Southampton vs Blackpool: Predictions, tips & betting odds
For Blackpool, they will definitely be without the services of winger Keshi Anderson as he faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. However, the Seasiders will be able to call upon their new signing Charlie Goode, as the defender didn’t appear for Brentford in the previous round, which makes him free to play for Blackpool. McCarthy could look to start Josh Bowler, who has recently returned to Bloomfield Road on loan for the rest of the season.
It’s been a rough spell for the Seasiders, but their one shining moment this season came in the previous round of this competition as they beat Premier League side Nottingham Forest 4-1 at Bloomfield Road. Southampton will be without central defender Duje Caleta-Car for this game, as the 26-year-old was shown his marching orders in the EFL Cup defeat to Newcastle in midweek. The Premier League side were without defenders Tino Livramento and Juan Larios during the week, and it is unclear if the pair will be available for this FA Cup game. Armel Bella-Kotchap and Stuart Armstrong both look set to miss this game as well, as they didn’t recover in time for the EFL Cup game. Winger Theo Walcott has not featured since the 12th of December but could be in contention for a place in the matchday squad for this game. Saints’ attacking pair of Che Adams and Adam Armstrong are both likely to be pushing for a start in this game, as the pair featured off the bench in the midweek defeat.
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