da betobet： Southampton have arguably the toughest fixture in world football today as they travel to face a free-scoring Manchester City.
da bet sport： Not that it often matters with Pep Guardiola’s men, but the Saints also come into this game in abysmal form and with Ralph Hasenhuttl’s job teetering in the balance.
The Austrian has overseen three straight defeats and has his side sitting in 16th, just one point clear of the relegation zone.
With City, they possess such a depth of talent that it simply has to be a tactical masterclass to grind out any sort of result.
However, their first step should be finding a way to silence the inevitable Erling Haaland, who has scored 19 goals in his first 11 games across the Premier League and Champions League.
One man who might have to be recalled for his fixture following his absence from their disappointing collapse against Everton is Mohammed Salisu.
The domineering centre-back is one of few who might be able to stand up to the physical demands that the Norwegian machine will bring.
Standing at 6 foot 3, his presence alone should help thwart Haaland somewhat.
Adding to that his defensive stats, which this season have been nothing short of sensational, he just might stand a chance.
The £23k-per-week Ghanaian ranks in the top 5%for tackles, the top 3%for clearances, and the top 17% for aerials won. He has been instrumental for a Saints side that has disappointed this season, and without him, they would be far worse off.
He also possesses a fair amount of speed for a man of his size, and if he can keep his concentration throughout the full game then there is no reason why he cannot silence the seemingly unstoppable sensation.
Following his first Premier League start, journalist Adam Blackmore labelled him “defensively solid”. He has only improved from this 2021 statement, and today he will face arguably the biggest challenge of his career.
Hasenhuttl simply must recall him if he stands any chance of keeping the vibrant attack of the Cityzens somewhat quiet, and if he values staying in his job any longer.