Every word Eckert said on Norwich selection, benched players and Jander masterclass

Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert addressed his squad rotation, player performances, and tactical decisions following a 1-0 away victory against Norwich City. Eckert praised his team for digging deep defensively against Philippe Clement's side after being forced to make multiple substitutions during the match. He commended the physical output of his players and highlighted the significance of securing an important win away from home.

Eckert explained selecting Lewis Dobbin and Sammie Szmodics as runners to exploit Norwich's compact 4-4-2 setup, while noting Zach Awe provided needed physicality before being substituted at half-time to protect against a second yellow card. He also discussed managing player fitness, addressing ankle ligament concerns, and acknowledged striker Divin Mubama's natural frustration at beginning the match on the substitutes' bench.