Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is developing into a key player for Southampton

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Southampton will welcome back midfield enforcer Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg at the weekend against Cardiff City in the Premier League, which will be a major boost to Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side in a must-win fixture.

The Saints have confirmed (official website) that the 23-year-old is available again after recovering from a concussion that saw him absent from the draw with Burnley.

They sit just two points above 18th-placed Cardiff and desperately need the win at St Mary’s on Saturday afternoon to pull away from relegation trouble.

Hojbjerg’s comeback will massively lift the hosts and he’s in a brilliant vein of form right now that has seen him reborn under Hasenhuttl.

The Denmark international is an all-action central midfielder that gives Southampton an extra defensive edge in the centre of the park, while offensively he’s a great passer and has an eye for goal.

He cost £12.8million (Sky Sports) in 2016 and right now he’s looking a total bargain, especially when you consider how young he is.

Hojbjerg has the potential to become a cornerstone for the team in recent years and the fact he’s had the captain’s armband recently highlights his influence in the team.

The central midfielder can be a driving force when on form and needs to try show his qualities to overcome Cardiff.