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Southampton's players remain focused despite Jose Fonte fall-out, insists boss Claude Puel

Southampton manager Claude Puel is confident his side can take the momentum from their EFL Cup win over Liverpool into the Premier League clash at Burnley - but will again plan without captain Jose Fonte.

Nathan Redmond's first-half strike secured a 1-0 victory over the Reds in the semi-final first leg at St Mary's on Wednesday night.

The Saints, though, could have further extended their advantage ahead of the return leg at Anfield on January 25, when the south coast club aim to reach their first major final since 2003.

Wantaway Jose Fonte will not be selected byu00a0Southampton manager Claude Puel
Wantaway Jose Fonte will not be selected by Southampton manager Claude Puel
Southampton were boosted by Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final first leg win over Liverpool
Southampton were boosted by Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final first leg win over Liverpool

Portugal defender Fonte was again missing from the matchday squad, having also been omitted in the FA Cup third-round tie at Norwich, after it was revealed the 33-year-old had asked to leave.