PREM: Southampton v Bournemouth preview

Southampton v Bournemouth preview

Martin Caceres could make his Southampton debut at home to Bournemouth after being declared fit for the first time.

The defender recently arrived as a free agent and will vie with Maya Yoshida and Jack Stephens for selection in central defence, with long-term absentee Virgil van Dijk still out of action.

Shane Long and Jay Rodriguez are in contention to start up front after Manolo Gabbiadini, because of a groin injury, joined Charlie Austin - who has an injured shoulder - on the sidelines.

Bournemouth will check on the fitness of midfielder Ryan Fraser (hamstring) ahead of the Premier League match against Southampton

Winger Junior Stanislas (groin) and midfielder Harry Arter (calf) both missed the win over Swansea before the international break, but are expected to be available, while French forward Lys Mousset has been carrying a hamstring problem.

Defender Tyrone Mings continues to serve his five-match suspension for a stamp on Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Forward Callum Wilson, goalkeeper Adam Federici and defender Rhoys Wiggins all continue their recoveries from knee injuries.

Southampton (from): Forster, Taylor, Bertrand, Yoshida, Caceres, Gardos, Cedric, Hesketh, Romeu, Clasie, Ward-Prowse, Isgrove, Tadic, Redmond, Boufal, Lewis, Stephens, Hojbjerg, McQueen, Sims, Rodriguez, Long.

Bournemouth (from): Boruc, Daniels, S Cook, Francis, A Smith, Wilshere, Surman, Gosling, Pugh, King, Afobe, Allsop, B Smith, L Cook, Gradel, Ibe, Cargill, Stanislas, Arter, Mousset, Fraser.