Championship - Lallana given selection warning

Eurosport - Tue, 13 Jan 14:07:00 2009

Jan Poortvliet says Adam Lallana may not walk straight back into the Southampton side after missing the festive period with an ankle injury.

FOOTBALL Adam Lallana Southampton - 0

The 20-year-old has been playing just behind the lone striker this term - a role filled by David McGoldrick against Barnsley.

McGoldrick netted the winner against the Tykes last weekend and this has given Poortvliet a dilemma for Saturday's crunch home game against relegation rivals Doncaster.

"Adam knows the rules of the game and it's always good to have people back," the Dutchman told the Southern Daily Echo. "A week is always long and you know things can happen.

"He will play himself into the team I am sure and if that is not Saturday it will be the week afterwards or soon because quality always gets in the team.

"It will be good for the competition between the boys and will keep everyone sharp."

Team Talk / Eurosport

Not already a Yahoo! user ? to get a free Yahoo! Account