Southampton team news: "Blow" for Hasenhuttl over 6'2 star ahead of Spurs clash

The enforced absence of defender Lyanco will be a ‘blow’ to Southampton’s chances of securing a positive result against Tottenham Hotspur tonight, according to journalist Tom Barclay.

Ralph Hasenhuttl’s charges will be looking to maintain their solid form when they make the trip to north London having lost just one of their last eight outings in all competitions.

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After arriving at St. Mary’s on a four-year deal from Serie A outfit Torino last summer, Lyanco has gone on to make 14 appearances for the Saints in all competitions so far this season.

The 25-year-old has only featured from the off on five occasions in the Premier League to date after finding it difficult to dislodge Jan Bednarek and Mohammed Salisu.

However, Lyanco was beginning to find his feet in English football in recent weeks, putting in solid performances in the draw against Brighton and the victory over newly-promoted Brentford.

Against the Seagulls, the former Brazil Under-23 international racked up a whopping five clearances and three blocks, more than any of his teammates for both metrics, as per WhoScored.

And Lynco was given another opportunity to impress when he lined up in the heart of defence against Championship outfit Coventry City in the FA Cup last time out.

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But the 6 foot 2 beast was unable to showcase his true potential after picking up a serious hamstring injury that forced him off the pitch after just 34 minutes.

What has Barclay said about Lyanco?

In his press conference on Tuesday, Hasenhuttl provided a damning update on Lyanco’s situation, revealing the South American is set