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."