Shane Long to miss Southampton’s Dutch trip

Shane Long will miss Southampton’s return Europa League clash with Vitesse Arnhem tonight as the Saints look to add to their convincing opening win (7pm).

Southampton may boast a convincing advantage against Arnhem, but fiercely-competitive manager Ronald Koeman says it would be “crazy” to jeopardise their Europa League dream by fielding a weakened side.

Long pulled out on the eve of the match in Holland with illness. The first leg of this third qualifying round tie could not have gone much better for Saints last week, ending a topsy-turvy 12-year absence from continental competition in style.