Southampton boss Will Still reveals why Aribo, Edozie left out of squad

Southampton manager, Will Still, has said that Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo and English-born star Sam Edozie are not yet ready to play for his team.

He provided insight on the players’ situation following their continued absence from his squad since the start of the 2025/26 Championship campaign.

Aribo failed to secure a move away from the club in the summer transfer window after being heavily linked with an exit from St Mary’s. The situation left the midfielder to continue fighting for his place in the Southampton squad.

Southampton face Swansea City in the Championship this weekend, and speaking to the press, Still was asked about the situation with Aribo and others.

“They’re still with us but they’ve missed a whole chunk of pre-season, and we have to be fair and honest with everyone,” Still revealed, as reported by the Daily Echo.

“Who are you taking out? Are you going to say to Leo [Scienza], Tom Fellows, Finn [Azaz] or Jay Robinson, you’re out because Sam Edozie’s back in?

“They’re just choices that we have to make. I’m just trying to stay as honest and as level as I can with everyone, and they’re crap decisions, mate.

“But you’ve got to make them, and that’s what we’re doing for the moment.”

The Nigerian midfielder Aribo was a key figure for Southampton last season.