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Keven Schlotterbeck will be aiming to be Southampton’s new Jan Bednarek at West Ham

Keven Schlotterbeck will be aiming to be Tonda Eckert's very own Jan Bednarek when travelling to West Ham United.

By Kelan Sarson · Saints Marching

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 11:55 AM

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Writer Kelan Sarson suggests Keven Schlotterbeck could replicate Jan Bednarek's past heroics against West Ham.
Bednarek previously scored a late winning header against West Ham from a James Ward-Prowse assist in 2021.
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert faces potential injury absences for Flynn Downes and Cyle Larin.

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Saints Marching's Kelan Sarson writes that Southampton defender Keven Schlotterbeck could become Tonda Eckert's new Jan Bednarek when facing West Ham United. The writer highlights how Bednarek previously scored a decisive header against West Ham from a James Ward-Prowse delivery in a 3-2 victory in 2021, suggesting Schlotterbeck has the potential to replicate such an impact.

Southampton face injury concerns ahead of the Championship clash, with Flynn Downes and Cyle Larin potentially ruled out. Sarson suggests that players like Schlotterbeck, former West Ham midfielder Ward-Prowse, and striker Divin Mubama will be eager to step up and deliver for the Saints.

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Keven Schlotterbeck will be aiming to be Southampton’s new Jan Bednarek at West Ham

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