The THREE Southampton players absent for Everton clash - but Saints get huge boost

Ralph Hasenhuttl has admitted that Southampton will be without Nathan Tella for the visit of Everton on Saturday.

The midfielder has made 14 appearances for Saints this season, scoring one goal.

Tella was absent for Southampton's 1-1 draw at Manchester United last week and will again be unavailable to face Frank Lampard's side at St Mary's.

Hasenhuttl said: “So far we have nearly everybody in the sessions.

“We have Nathan Tella still out, he had a bit of a setback with his injury so it takes one more week to recover properly."

Tella will be one of three unavailable for in-form Southampton.

Goalkeeper Alex McCarthy has a long-term hamstring injury, having been absent since December.

Brazilian defender Lyanco has a similar issue and won't be returning to fitness any time soon.

Southampton do welcome back Nathan Redmond for the Everton game, though.

The 27-year-old, who’s recorded five Premier League assists this season, has missed the past two games with an ankle issue.

Hasenhuttl said: “Redders is back in training and that’s it.”

Jan Bednarek was withdrawn at half-time against Man Utd because of a quad problem. He should be OK to play, however.