Goalkeeper Artur Boruc believes Southampton are are improving per diem under Mauricio Pochettino. A good start to the summer season got opting earnest on Saturday when Saints left Anfield having a 1-0 convince Liverpool.
Brendan Rodgers' Reds had come by the experience unbeaten inside Barclays Premier League but found no a reaction to Dejan Lovren's 54th minute header and Boruc's impressive form from the away goal. The Poland goalkeeper helped preserve the points when he averted Steven Gerrard's goalbound free-kick one-handed and, later on, pushed Victor Moses' effort behind. It also ensured the 33-year-old claimed his third clean sheet in five outings in 2010.
Whether he offers the opportunity to pass four in Tuesday night's Capital One Cup third round match against Bristol City remains to be seen, with Kelvin Davis selected in a very much-changed XI for last month's win at Barnsley, but he insists the c's are gaining momentum every time they play. Boruc was less keen to communicate up their own contribution for the Liverpool success, but admitted that another shutout was important.
Lovren is yet another who may very well be offered an opportunity to rest contrary to the visiting Sky Bet League One side on Tuesday, but he has also been excited instead of back after leaving Anfield. Jack Cork, Steven Davis, Jos Hooiveld, Gaston Ramirez and Maya Yoshida are one of those which will looking to step-up towards the starting side against Bristol City.
Bristol City will be without defender James O'Connor. The Robins have yet to enjoy a league victory in 2010 but have found their form inside cups with victories over Gillingham, Bristol Rovers and Crystal Palace.
However they visit St Mary's without O'Connor which will possess a scan on an injury on Wednesday, one which is predicted to sideline him for months.
Louis Carey carries a bug and will not feature while Aden Flint and Marvin Elliott are carrying knocks. Head coach Sean O'Driscoll is unlikely for making many unforced changes besides Marlon Harewood and Elliot Parish, who have featured into their cup victories.
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