Combined Best XI: Southampton vs. Manchester City

By Larry Henry | Apr 14, 2017

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City holds off Cuco Martina of Southampton during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Southampton at Etihad Stadium on October 23, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) /

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LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 26: Jack Stephens of Southampton during the EFL Cup Final match between Manchester United and Southampton at Wembley Stadium on February 26, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images) /

Second Center Back – Jack Stephens

Despite only 10 league appearances so far this season, I see a lot of potential in 23-year-old Jack Stephens. Coming in for the injured Virgil van Djik, Stephens has stepped up to the challenge and impressed media and fans alike. He is a Southampton Academy product that looks to be relishing in his starts, and should be a future player for the club. He isn’t afraid to throw his body around for the team, and is strong in the air. Nicolas Otamendi may be more experienced, but Stephens is one for the future folks.