Southampton: Matchday round-up

Sean Dyche believes former Burnley man Jay Rodriguez can be an inspiration to his club’s current youngsters. (Lancashire Telegraph)

According to Football Italia, Southampton are the favourites to land Napoli striker Manolo Gabbiadini. (Football Italia)

Burnley striker Andre Gray hopes he can be a continued example of change and be a role model. (ESPN FC)

With Jose Fonte currently frozen out of the side following his transfer request, Maya Yoshida has fully grasped the opportunity to be a regular in the starting eleven. (Daily Echo/ESPN FC)

Despite Fonte’s standoff, Southampton manager Claude Puel has encouraged his side to build upon their EFL Cup performance when it meets Burnley today. (BT Sport)

The defender, however, is no closer to leaving Southampton according to Puel. (Express)