CHAMPIONSHIP By Chris Dunlavy

Gavin Bazunu SOUTHAMPTON boss Russell Martin has backed Gavin Bazunu to come back stronger after the goalkeeper ruptured his achilles tendon. The 22-year-old was injured during the warmup ahead of Saints’ 3-0 win over Preston in midweek and has now undergone surgery that will keep him out until 2025. Bazunu - a £12m signing from Manchester City in 2022 - had started every Championship game for Southampton this season. “Gavin has now had a huge setback, a huge disappointment in his life,” said Martin. “There will be so...