Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl will not take any risks with James Ward-Prowse

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is optimistic James Ward-Prowse will overcome a nasty leg injury to face Burnley but is eager to avoid exacerbating the problem.

Midfielder Ward-Prowse returned to training on Thursday after being left in agony by a deep gash suffered during last week’s FA Cup fourth-round replay defeat to Tottenham.

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