RALPH Hasenhuttl has confirmed that younger defender Tino Livramento is “okay” after he was absent from the squad who misplaced 2-1 to Watford on Sunday.
The former Chelsea starlet had performed 90 minutes in every of the final 4 Premier League matches, however was lacking from the squad with Romain Perraud his alternative within the beginning XI.
Livramento, 19, had missed over a month with a meniscus knee harm at the beginning of 2022, earlier than returning to the Saints fold with an FA Cup look in February.
The teen had began every of the primary 18 Premier League matches this season with out fail, earlier than struggling the priority which may have stored him out for for much longer.
Supporters feared the worst when he was not concerned within the squad in any respect, however Hasenhuttl confirmed he simply wanted a brief relaxation.
“Tino is okay however after his lengthy harm break he wants somewhat little bit of a break,” he stated, talking after the defeat.
When requested if Livramento would return in time to face Manchester City within the FA Cup final eight subsequent Sunday, he added: “Maybe, sure.”
The England under-21 worldwide signed for Saints from the Blues in final summer season’s switch window.
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