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Eckert’s Mubama muddle: Should Man City loanee be getting more minutes at Saints?

It's fair to suggest that Divin Mubama's loan spell at Southampton from Manchester City hasn't gone to plan so far.

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 5:00 PM
Eckert’s Mubama muddle: Should Man City loanee be getting more minutes at Saints?
Key Things to Know
  • Manager Tonda Eckert has significantly limited Manchester City loanee Divin Mubama's playing time at Southampton.
  • Mubama has not been introduced before the 78th minute across his last seven matches for Saints.
  • The 22-year-old striker joined Southampton on a temporary loan deal from Premier League side Manchester City.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has limited on-loan striker Divin Mubama to brief cameos despite Cyle Larin's recent injury. The 22-year-old Manchester City forward has not entered a match earlier than the 78th minute across his last seven appearances, missing out entirely in two of those fixtures.

Dan Hargraves reports that Lewis Dobbin has moved ahead of Mubama in the pecking order after an impressive showing following Larin's absence. The analysis suggests Mubama's struggles to provide an effective outlet at Lincoln City, combined with Manchester City potentially reviewing the loan arrangement if playing time does not improve by Christmas, have shaped his difficult spell at Saints.

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