Southampton have Russell Martin to thank for fixing stressful pain-point | OneFootball

Russell Martin's Ronnie Edwards signing didn't prove to be a wise decision in the beginning. Nonetheless, the latter's unanticipated rise for club and country will definitely fix Southampton's fitness pain-point.

The final weeks of March were scheduled to be a comforting period for Southampton fans. No Premier League tests meant less matchday stress but the club was unaware that a turbulent international routine was about to knock on their door.

For months, Southampton fans have patiently longed to see the centre-back pairing of Jan Bednarek and Taylor Harwood-Bellis share the pitch together. Yet, the former was on the receiving end of a terrible collision and the latter also met a similar fatigued fortune recently.

Now taking Jack Stephens' frail injury statistics into account, Southampton could have to play the final chunk of the season without this trio.

Don't you think how ironic it sounds for a mammoth squad to complain about a lack of playing depth? I know it does, but this reality could only be escaped by taking some bold steps.

Russell Martin proven spot-on regarding Ronnie Edwards

Simply put, refreshing this backline is the need of the hour no matter if it weakens Southampton's transfer muscles in other positions. Well, making this call will be easier for the club's board if they remember Russell Martin's early Ronnie Edwards capture.

Unluckily, he made his England U21 debut recently in a 5-3 losing cause. Well, keeping aside the result, Ronnie Edwards arguably played the best game out of any English defender.

Though he barely played ten minutes, his man-marking provided a good level of composure to prevent letting any more goals. And it isn't a secret that the Saints hold a clear-cut choice to retain him for their future team.

Honestly, his match rhythm couldn't have come at a better time when Edwards can sense his pathway to Southampton's playing eleven. Now, let's hope these circumstances turn out to be a good coincidence for the club.