Frazer Richardson is the big doubt before Saints clash with Derby County, a game that could see Saints regain top spot.
Its believed that Frazer Richardson may struggle to make the Derby game on Saturday which will pose a big question to Nigel Adkins as to whom should replace him with Danny Butterfield listed as injured, Saints return to form has been marked by Adkins reverting to a back to basics approach and the worry now is that he will again put some square pegs in soe round holes by putting Dan Harding in at right back, however this is afr from the only option that the manager has and far from the best one.
He could of course take a gamble and put in Jack Stephens, although this would be an outside bet as although Stephen's is the only fit right back he is inexperienced with only 1 appearance as sub to his name since joining from Plymouth.
My preferred choice would be to put Jack Cork back there, Cork has played there many times before and could easily slot in, it wouldnt be a big problem to move him out of the midfield in that there are other options in the centre, chneiderlin and Hammond perhaps being the more favoured although Richard Chaplow could come in or even Jason Puncheon.
Richardson has been a key figure for Saints this season having more assists than anyone else in the side, so its important that the balance isnt upset.