Martin gives latest fitness update ahead of trip to Arsenal

Midfielder Will Smallbone remains unavailable following an injury suffered during the international break with the Republic of Ireland.

Ghana winger Kamaldeen Sulemana has been out since pre-season and Martin suggested supporters may need to wait longer for his return.

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Martin also indicated that Scottish forward Ross Stewart may be unavailable to start despite doing well off the bench against AFC Bournemouth on Monday evening.

Saints have had less time to prepare for this weekend’s fixture, however, opponents Arsenal have had even less time having played PSG in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Asked about the fitness of his team, Martin said: “I think it’s pretty much as is. Will Smallbone is not quite back fit yet.

“Kamaldeen is the same. Hopefully, after the international break, we’ll have Will definitely available and maybe Kamaldeen as well but apart from that everyone is pretty much the same.”