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Alex Mott·23 March 2019

Maya Yoshida calls for Southampton focus after lengthy break

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Maya Yoshida has urged his Southampton team mates to be “physically, mentally and tactically” ready for their Premier League return.

Watford’s inclusion in the FA Cup and the recent international break has meant that the Saints will be without a game for three weeks when they take on Brighton next Saturday.


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And the Japan international has called for his colleagues to be fully focused as the campaign enters its final stages.

“We are still not safe, that’s for sure,” he told the Daily Echo.

“It’s going to be really crucial when we play Brighton, so we have to make sure we are ready for that game physically, mentally and tactically.

“We’ve played well in the last three games but, unfortunately, we couldn’t get any points from one of them.

“If we didn’t get a point against Tottenham, then it would have been a really long and difficult three-week break.

“It was crucial to get the three points because Cardiff, Newcastle and Brighton all won before the break.”

Southampton are currently 16th in the table, two points above the relegation places.