Samuel Edozie returns to Southampton squad for Lincoln City match

Southampton manager Tonda Eckert confirmed winger Samuel Edozie will be included in the matchday squad for Saturday’s Championship trip to Lincoln City. The 23-year-old submitted a transfer request late in the summer window but remains part of the manager's plans. Despite the off-field activity, Eckert expressed full trust in the player’s commitment to the team's objectives. Deadline-day arrival Zach Abbott is also set to travel with the squad after joining on a season-long loan from Nottingham Forest. The club will be without midfielder Caspar Jander, who remains sidelined due to a minor setback in his recovery from a long-term injury. Southampton staff are managing his return, though he is expected to miss the upcoming fixture.

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