Here’s the latest Aaron Ramsdale injury update as the Southampton keeper withdraws from England duty with a fractured finger.
The 26-year-old former Arsenal shot-stopper broke his finger in the Saints’ 2-0 loss to Wolves last Saturday.
Despite playing on for the entirety of the match, Ramsdale needs surgery to repair the fracture.
It’s an unfortunate blow for the keeper, who had just earned his way back into the England setup.
But with surgery scheduled for Wednesday, it’s not yet known how long Ramsdale will be sidelined for.
Originally included in interim manager Lee Carsley’s final England squad, he will now miss the upcoming Nations League matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland.
Ramsdale’s withdrawal from the squad was confirmed in a statement by Southampton.
It said: “The goalkeeper will miss the Nations League contests against Greece and Republic of Ireland due to an injury picked up in Saturday’s Premier League game against Wolves.
“Ramsdale will now remain with the medical staff at Staplewood Campus over the international break.”
Aaron Ramsdale Injury Update Gives Russell Martin Headache
With Ramsdale out, Southampton manager Russell Martin may have an issue between the posts.
Irish international keeper Gavin Bazunu has been out since last season’s Championship playoff semi-final after rupturing his Achilles tendon.
Bazunu is not expected back until the new year, meaning keeping duties will likely fall to veteran Alex McCarthy.
The 34-year-old started Southampton’s opening two Premier League games before Ramsdale’s arrival from Arsenal, but has not played since the EFL Cup victory over Everton in September.
McCarthy has been a loyal servant to the south coast side, but there are question marks over his ability to play out from the back in the manner required by Russell Martin’s system.
Ramsdale was therefore brought in over the summer for a fee of £25 million. The ex-Arsenal man has so far made ten appearances since swapping the Emirates for St. Mary’s.
