Southampton's Cedric Soares rules himself out of "next few games"

Southampton full-back Cedric Soares has ruled himself out of the club's "next few games" with a hamstring injury.

The Portugal Euro 2016 winner has already been troubled with an injury of this nature and was forced to sit out two matches in November.

The 26-year-old has now revealed that he will be absent from some of the Saints' festive fixtures after picking up an injury during the team's 1-0 defeat to Chelsea last weekend.

"Unfortunately, in the game against Chelsea, I suffered an injury that will keep me away from the next few games," Soares wrote on Instagram. "Thank you all for the messages and support."

Meanwhile, Ryan Bertrand is a doubt after limping off the pitch in Saturday's game against the Premier League champions.

Southampton sit 12th in the league table, three points above the relegation zone.

Written by
Danielle Joynson