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Ronald Koeman: Southampton star injured for Liverpool game but returns to face Aston Villa
SOUTHAMPTON will be without captain Jose Fonte for tomorrow's Capital One Cup quarter-final at home to Liverpool because of a cut knee.
Jose Fonte won't face Liverpool in the Capital One Cup
The Portuguese defender required stitches in the injury picked up in the defeat by Manchester City at the weekend, but is set to return for the weekend's visit of strugging Aston Villa.
"Jose is not fit for tomorrow," boss Ronald Koeman said. "He still has the cut above his knee with the stitches. We are hopeful that he can play this Saturday, but tomorrow is too early."
The Saints have lost their last two Premier League games but he thinks the visit of the Reds is the ideal opportunity to get back to winning ways.
The Dutchman added: "It's very important because Southampton only have two opportunities to win a title, the FA Cup and the League Cup.
Jose Fonte suffered the injury during the defeat to Manchester City
Ronald Koeman says Southampton must return to winning ways against Liverpool
"We want to reach the semi-finals and secondly, after the two defeats the best way to get back full of confidence is winning.
"It's a great game to play tomorrow, it's sold-out, Liverpool are doing well under a new manager. Every game against a big club is a nice challenge."