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Tonda Eckert: Southampton head coach on squad fitness
7 May 2026 Off

Tonda Eckert: Southampton head coach on squad fitness

By Total Football News

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert hopes his squad will be at “full strength” for their upcoming Championship play-off matches.

The Saints head coach said that he is “quite positive” defender Jack Stephens and midfielder Kuryu Matsuki will be available alongside a full squad for their games against Middlesbrough and a potential play-off final.

Club captain Stephens has not been available since April’s clash against Bristol City, and when asked if Matsuki

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Aaron Ramsey links up with Wales as Omer Riza gives fitness update
9 October 2024 Off

Aaron Ramsey links up with Wales as Omer Riza gives fitness update

By Total Football News

Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has been “back on the grass” in his recovery from a hamstring injury that could see him back for Cardiff City within a month.

Ramsey, 33, was ruled out for up to 10 weeks after suffering the problem in Wales’ 2-1 Nations League win in Montenegro at the start of September.

It saw him ruled out of this week’s game with Iceland and the return fixture

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