Russell Martin will likely have many sleepless nights over the next two weeks as he tries to settle on his starting XI for Southampton’s opening game of the Premier League season. Southampton face Newcastle United at St James’ Park as they kick off their return to the top flight on August 17. A tough challenge, Russell Martin will know his side will have to hit the ground running in order to take anything from Newcastle away from home. The summer has been spent preparing the Southampton squad for the challenge associated with the step up to the Premier League, with eight players signed and fiv…
