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The forgotten Southampton star whose exit just became inevitable after Norwich

This forgotten Southampton star was shoved ever closer to the exit door after being left out of the Norwich away win.

By Kelan Sarson · Saints Marching

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 10:20 AM

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Writer Kelan Sarson argues that defender Mads Roerslev faces an inevitable exit from Southampton after missing the Norwich match.
Southampton secured a 1-0 Championship away victory against Norwich City courtesy of a goal by Kuryu Matsuki.
Manager Tonda Eckert selected loanee Zach Abbott over Roerslev at right-back while resting regular starter James Bree.

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Writer Kelan Sarson argues that Southampton defender Mads Roerslev's departure now appears inevitable after he was left out of the squad for a 1-0 win against Norwich City. Tonda Eckert opted to start loanee Zach Abbott at right-back to rest James Bree, leaving the experienced Danish defender completely out of the matchday team.

Sarson highlights that Roerslev has managed only ten appearances since his £3m arrival from Brentford, partly due to injury issues. With James Bree established as the first-choice option and Abbott preferred ahead of him, the writer believes Southampton will look to offload Roerslev.

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