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BBC · Aug 23, 2025

Welington's injury does not look great - Still

Image caption, Welington was forced off in the first half against Stoke CityWill Still has confirmed defender Welington suffered a badly twisted ankle in Southampton's 2-1 home defeat against Stoke City.

Left wing-back Welington picked up the injury in the first half and after lengthy treatment was taken down the tunnel on a stretcher and replaced by Ryan Manning.

"Yes, it's not great," Southampton manager Will Still said when asked for a post-match update on the player.

"He's twisted it badly, it's his ankle and he's already had issues with that so it doesn't look hyper positive."

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