Southampton defender Jan Bednarek should be fit to start Wednesday's Premier League meeting with Crystal Palace at St Mary's.

Bednarek missed Southampton's 2-1 defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers before the international break due to a concussion.

The 28-year-old recovered to feature in the starting lineup in both of Poland's World Cup qualifying wins over Lithuania and Malta, although he was forced off against the latter with a head injury.

However, Bednarek's withdrawal was said to be a precautionary measure, and Ivan Juric has now confirmed he will be ready for Wednesday's fixture.

The Southampton boss has also revealed that defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis is available despite picking up a thigh problem while on international duty with the England Under-21 side.

James Bree has also been passed fit following a two-game injury absence, and he could now come into the team to feature alongside Harwood-Bellis and Bednarek in the back three.

Kyle Walker-Peters and Ryan Manning are set to operate as the two wing-backs, while Lesley Ugochukwu and Joe Aribo should feature in the middle of the park.

Kamaldeen Sulemana and Tyler Dibling should retain their places in the side, with the latter looking to add to the seven goal contributions that he has registered this season.

Forward Paul Onuachu is pushing for a starting spot after coming off the bench to score a consolation in the loss to Wolves before the international window.

Meanwhile, there are some doubts as to whether Juan Larios and Ross Stewart will be fit to feature, while Will Smallbone remains unavailable for selection.

Southampton possible starting lineup: Ramsdale; Bree, Bednarek, Harwood-Bellis; Walker-Peters, Ugochukwu, Aribo, Manning; Dibling, Sulemana, Onuachu

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