Southampton CEO Martin Semmens has revealed the club will be patient with Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu, following a challenging start to his career at St. Mary's.
Owing to injury and match fitness concerns, the 21-year-old is having to wait longer for his first appearance for the Saints, five months after his acquisition.
He joined the Premier League side from La Liga outfit Real Valladolid.
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"He [Salisu] came to us with a medical issue and we knew he probably won't play until October," Semmens told the BBC.