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Southampton may regret letting this 19-year-old depart after super start to life abroad

The Saints need goals if they are to reach their ultimate goal - promotion to the Premier League this season.

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 5:30 AM
Southampton may regret letting this 19-year-old depart after super start to life abroad
Key Things to Know
  • Paul Blake argues Southampton could regret loaning 19-year-old winger Jay Robinson to Monza given their lack of wide goals.
  • Robinson has scored two goals in five Serie A appearances during his temporary loan spell in Italy.
  • The 19-year-old is currently the joint-highest-scoring English teenager across Europe's top five leagues alongside Josh King.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Paul Blake argues that Southampton may regret sanctioning a loan move for 19-year-old winger Jay Robinson to Serie A side Monza. Robinson has scored two goals in five league appearances in Italy under manager Ivan Juric, making him the joint-highest-scoring English teenager across Europe's top five leagues alongside Fulham's Josh King.

Blake suggests Southampton lacks goalscoring depth on the wings in their Championship promotion chase under head coach Tonda Eckert. While creative options like Tom Fellows and Sam Edozie have struggled for output, Robinson's form abroad offers both regret over his current absence and optimism for his future return.

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