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Bazunu and Welington to play for under-21s this evening

Bazunu and Welington to play for under-21s this evening <i>(Image: PA)</i>
Bazunu and Welington to play for under-21s this evening (Image: PA)

GOALKEEPER Gavin Bazunu and new arrival Welington will feature for the under-21s this evening against Fulham at Snows Stadium.

Irish goalkeeper Bazunu has not played since rupturing his Achilleas tendon ahead of a Championship game against Preston in April.

The 22 year old is not currently registered for league fixtures due to the size of Southampton's Premier League squad.

Brazilian full-back Welington will make his first appearance in the red and white of Saints having arrived at the club earlier this month.

The 23 year old penned a pre-contract agreement to join from Sao Paulo in the summer but has not played since October due to an injury.

He worked tirelessly to get fit ahead of his move to England, admitting in his first interview: "In Brazil, the season ends at the end of the year.

"I was able to prepare well to come here physically ready to compete in the Premier League straight away. I have been working hard to make sure I arrived in top shape.

“I'm very happy to be here, representing this club. I'm really happy to be here playing in the Premier League. Being here I want to give my all."

The under-21s welcome Premier League 2 second-place side Fulham to Snows Stadium this evening.

Assistant boss Matt Etherington will take charge of the game with Simon Rusk still supporting Ivan Juric with the first team.