Big Decision On Lallana Tuesday, 18th Oct 2011 08:55 Adam Lallana was surprisingly missing at Derby but will he be risked against the Hammers. Most Saints fans assumed that Adam lallana would be the first name on the team sheet for the trip to Pride Park, but they didnt know that he had picked up a foot injury in training and was therefore ruled out, but the big question they will all be asking is, Will he be fit to play any part in the West Ham Game ? Last season Lallana was certainly a lucky talisman in the fact that when he was missing Saints usually struggled, although by the tail end of the season they had learned to cope with his loss a little more, a surprising fact is just how many matches he did miss last term, he started only 30 of the 46 coming on as sub in a further 5. Perhaps a place on the bench is the best we can hope for him against West Ham, although this is certainly a big big game and possibly the biggest Saints will play at home all season in more ways than one, promotion isnt won or lost for that matter in one game and if Adam Lallana isnt 100% fit then maybe it would be better to rest him rather than risk agrevating the injury. Only Lallana and the Saints medical team at this moment in time know whether he is ready to play any part in tonights game and indeed Reading on Saturday and beyond and for tactical reasons they will be keeping quiet. Its fair to say though that even if he is only named on the bench it will be heartening for Saints fans and give them a boost. But injuries are part of the game and Saints should have a big enough squad to be able to cope, of course it will be a big blow, but hopefull whether he plays or not, tonight will be one of those magical St Mary's nights where the crowd drive the team through a tough game. Photo: Action Images Please report offensive, libellous or inappropriate posts by using the links provided.
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