Southampton FC predicted team lineup vs Blackburn Rovers

James Bree is serving a one-match suspension and Stuart Armstrong misses out until at least Tuesday through the concussion protocol. 

The St Mary's side are back on the road after a deflating last-second defeat at promotion rivals Ipswich Town on Monday. 

Sitting 12 points off the top two, they need a win. Here is how we think Martin will line up his side at Ewood Park... 

Goalkeeper 

This is the first time this season that Gavin Bazunu's position could be under threat but he will likely keep his place ahead of Joe Lumley.

Gavin Bazunu

Defenders

Kyle Walker-Peters was a surprise omission but should come back into the fold after James Bree's late red card at Portman Road. 

All three central defenders, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Jan Bednarek and Jack Stephens are likely to keep their places again. 

Jack Stephens (Image: PA)

Midfielders

Flynn Downes will keep trying to hold together the midfield in front of him and did a decent job of it at his former side on Monday. 

Joe Aribo staked a claim for a start and should keep his place, with Will Smallbone back in for the concussed Stuart Armstrong. 

Will Smallbone

Attackers

Saints lose something when Che Adams comes off the pitch and he will spearhead the attack again at Ewood Park.

Adam Armstrong is a shoo-in while Sam Edozie may be presented with a chance after recent Ryan Fraser and Kamaldeen Sulemana chances.

Adam Armstrong (Image: PA)

Full predicted team

Bazunu; Walker-Peters, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Stephens; Downes, Smallbone, Aribo; A Armstrong, Edozie, Adams.