Simon Rusk has confirmed that he’s not planning to play Adam Lallana in Southampton’s upcoming fixture at St. Mary’s, ruling out a sentimental farewell on the pitch for the veteran midfielder.
Lallana, recently praised by teammate Ryan Manning for his contributions, has quickly made an impression in his new coaching role alongside Rusk. Despite the accolades, Lallana might have hoped for one last run as a player in front of the Saints fans—something that now appears off the table.
While Southampton still have two matches left, including a final home clash against Arsenal, Rusk has made it clear that a Lallana farewell appearance isn’t in his plans. Speaking to the *Daily Echo*, he said, “It’s not in my thinking at the minute. Adam has been great for me.”
This suggests Lallana’s playing career at Southampton has quietly reached its conclusion. However, his influence off the field could continue, possibly in a coaching or scouting role as the club looks for a new first-team manager.
The curtain may be closing on Lallana’s days as a player, but his next chapter at Southampton might just be getting started.
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