Russell Martin Manager
In a recent Premier League match against Everton that ended in a 1-0 win for Southampton, Adam Lallana, 36, was substituted due to a groin issue. Joe Aribo replaced him after Lallana experienced discomfort. Yukinari Sugawara provided the assist for Adam Armstrong’s decisive goal.
Russell Martin, the Southampton manager, discussed Lallana’s condition and the impact of his substitutes during the game.
Russell Martin said, “It’s nothing serious but he just felt his groin a little bit so we’ll assess that. Just seen Adam Lallana walking out and he did look in a bit of pain. He’s been massive for us with the way he takes the ball and is so brave. He’s a beautiful footballer to watch and he gave some brilliant moments today. He couldn’t continue so it was disappointing.”
Discussing the role of his substitutes,
Russell Martin said “The subs impacted the game and that’s all you can ask for I think. At times of the season, I’ve made subs that perhaps, when you look at it with hindsight, which is a beautiful thing, I could have made them a bit later. I’d already had that in mind and I should have changed that. Today they had a brilliant impact. Yuki (Sugawara) got an assist and looked fresh. Tyler (Dibling) was great when he came on and then Lesley (Ugochukwu) and Paul (Onuachu) helped to shore it up. Joe Aribo had some tough moments today but what he gives us out of possession and his willingness to still take the ball is huge.”
Lallana has played six Premier League matches for Southampton since rejoining the club on a one-year contract this season. Martin is slated to provide further details on Lallana’s availability for the next match against Wolves when he briefs the media next week.
