Does Larin need more help up top?
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After a disappointing opening to their season against Watford on Sunday and a potential exit for defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis, some Saints fans are starting to worry about the defensive capabilities of their side.
But for BBC Radio Solent's Adam Blackmore, it's the work needed up front that could decide their promotion chances.
"Sunday could have been a blip but they do need to have more firepower if they are going to go up automatically," Blackmore said.
"There is no doubt now that Cyle Larin, rather than being in rotation, comes into the season fitter than when he arrived in January and could be, if he stays fit, the lead striker in every league game. But that's a lot to ask of anyone.
"I personally think they should try and get more experience in up front to go alongside Larin and use [Divin] Mubama as a floating piece."
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