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Boost for Southampton as Djenepo and Boufal return ahead of Man City trip

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has confirmed Moussa Djenepo and Sofiane Boufal return ahead of their Premier League fixture against Manchester City.

Djenepo has recovered from a muscle injury that kept of action since scoring the only goal in the Saints’ 1-0 win at Sheffield United on September 14.

On Tuesday during the Saints’ 3-1 loss to Manchester City in the League Cup, Boufal suffered a mild ankle problem but he has been declared fit to return to action.

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Ahead of their Premier League trip to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, Hasenhuttl said Boufal is back in contention for his eighth league appearance of the season but the game comes too early for Djenepo and he could stage his return in their next game against Everton.