Injured Southampton defender pictured back in team training
SAINTS defender Juan Larios has been pictured back in training during the club’s extended international break.
The 20 year old has not played any minutes for either the senior or youth team this season as he recovers from injury.
Larios was signed from Manchester City on deadline day in 2022 for around £5million but has been blighted by fitness concerns.
The Spaniard’s last appearance came in Ralph Hasenhuttl’s final match as boss in a 4-1 defeat at home to Newcastle United.
Youngster Larios has now been pictured taking part in warm-ups at training by the club’s official media team on Tuesday.
Larios trained with the first team during the September international break but went off injured midway through the session.
He could offer backup cover to Ryan Manning for the final few games of the season – or return with a full pre-season next campaign.
Martin recently told the Daily Echo: “We will look to integrate him back into the squad fully in the next three to four weeks.
“He has got a lot of work to do to get there. It is nice to have him and we really like Juan, we’ve been so disappointed for him.
“If we can see him on the pitch or in the squad between now and the end of the season that would be a real bonus.”
Larios addressed concerns from supporters on social media earlier this year, revealing he had a hamstring injury and adding: “Don’t retire me!”
