Danny Ings available for Southampton debut against former club Burnley

Posted Friday, August 10, 2018 by PA

Southampton could give a debut to deadline-day signing Danny Ings during Sunday’s Premier League game at home to Burnley.

Striker Ings arrived at St Mary’s just before Thursday’s transfer deadline and is available for selection against one of his former clubs.

Saints manager Mark Hughes has a fully-fit squad to select from against the Clarets after defender Cedric Soares recovered from illness.

Sean Dyche will have a decision to make in goal for Burnley’s Premier League opener against Southampton on Sunday.

New signing Joe Hart made his debut and kept a clean sheet in Thursday’s Europa League draw in Istanbul but Tom Heaton has now recovered from a calf injury. Last season’s number one Nick Pope is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after an operation on his dislocated shoulder.

Striker Chris Wood could return after missing out on Thursday with an infected insect bite while defender Ben Gibson will hope to make his debut after moving from Middlesbrough. Fellow signing Matej Vydra is likely to have to bide his time while Robbie Brady and Steven Defour are out.