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Fit again Southampton star will be aiming to be Tonda Eckert’s own Danny Ings

If this Southampton star is fit enough to start against Portsmouth, he will be aiming to follow in the footsteps of Danny Ings in silencing the Pompey fans in style.

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 6:00 AM
Fit again Southampton star will be aiming to be Tonda Eckert’s own Danny Ings
Key Things to Know
  • Saints Marching argues fit-again Cyle Larin will aim to emulate Danny Ings against rivals Portsmouth.
  • Manager Tonda Eckert confirmed Larin and goalkeeper Daniel Peretz returned to training following minor international injuries.
  • Midfielder Caspar Jander has also recovered from a campaign-long injury ahead of the derby clash.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Southampton striker Cyle Larin and goalkeeper Daniel Peretz have returned to first-team training following international duty knocks and are expected to feature against Portsmouth. Saints Marching reports manager Tonda Eckert received further good news as Caspar Jander recovered from a long-term injury ahead of the crucial South Coast Derby encounter at St. Mary's.

The writer argues that Larin aims to emulate Danny Ings' memorable 2019 derby heroics against Pompey. Larin currently leads the Championship scoring charts with seven goals in eight matches, having netted six of those at home this season.

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