‘Be ready’ – Akachukwu remaining patient for next first-team opportunity

Southampton midfielder Romeo Akachukwu says he is remaining patient and ready for his next first-team opportunity under manager Tonda Eckert. The 20-year-old Irish player featured early in the campaign, scoring his first senior goal in a 2-0 Carabao Cup win against Colchester United before starting against West Ham United and making a Championship substitute appearance against Stoke City.

Akachukwu has primarily featured for the under-21 side recently, speaking after their 1-1 draw against Juventus in the Premier League International Cup. In that match, Princewill Ehibhatiomhan scored for Adam Lallana's squad before Davide Marchisio equalized for the Italian visitors at St Mary's Stadium.