Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has ruled summer signing Mohammed Salisu out of Sunday's Premier League meeting with Everton, adding the Ghanaian needs more time to be fully ready for action.
Salisu joined the Saints from Spanish side Real Valladolid on a four-year deal in August, having made headlines with a series of outstanding performances in La Liga.
Two months on since arriving in England, the young centre-back is yet to make his debut for his new club owing to fitness challenges.
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“Sali is still building up to being part of the team,” Southampton manager Hasenhuttle told pressmen in his team news on Friday ahead of Sunday's tie against Everton, his club's official website reports.