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Southampton boss Claude Puel backs his side to control midfield against West Brom despite absence of key man Oriol Romeu

Daily Mail | April 7, 2017

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Claude Puel insists Southampton can boss the midfield at West Brom without the suspended Oriol Romeu.

Former Chelsea star Romeu will start a two-match ban on Saturday after collecting 10 yellow cards for the season.

The Saints could also be without Steven Davis if the Northern Ireland midfielder fails to beat his ankle problem, but manager Puel has remained unfazed by his side's injury concerns.

Oriel Romeu has been suspended for two matches after accumulating ten yellow cardsu00a0
Oriel Romeu has been suspended for two matches after accumulating ten yellow cards
Claude Puel insists his side have the strength in depth to cope without Romeu
Claude Puel insists his side have the strength in depth to cope without Romeu

'We know the importance of Oriol of course,' said Puel.

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