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Jan Bednarek (981) has played more Premier League minutes than any other Southampton player this season, with Aaron Ramsdale (810) ranked joint-fourth on the list Southampton will be without goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale and centre-back Jan Bednarek for a number of weeks, says manager Russell Martin. Ramsdale was among nine players to withdraw from England's squad last week because of a finger injury. Bednarek was forced off midway through Poland's 5-1 defeat by Portugal last Friday with concerns over a knee injury. Bednarek is the only player to have started all 11 of Southamption's league matches this season. Both players will miss Sunday's meeting with Premier League leaders Liverpool. "They'll both be out for this weekend and a number of weeks, " said Martin. "They've been two of our best players all season. Of course it will affect the team and how it looks but others need to step in and take their opportunity. " Injuries to Ramsdale and Bednarek come prior to a tough run of fixtures for the Premier League's bottom side. All of the Saints' six matches before Christmas come against sides currently in the Premier League's top nine. They also face Liverpool in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup next month. "Aaron has had an operation on his finger, he'll hopefully be back this side of Christmas, " added Martin. "Janny B, we spoke really quickly after the game. He was really worried about his knee injury. "Thankfully the injury is not as significant as we fear, hopefully [he is back] a week or two before Aaron. " Latest Southampton news and analysis Women's Champions League: Hammarby start brightly against Man City Verstappen defends 'on-the-limit' driving during title fight Postecoglou backs Bentancur appeal after 'mistake' Twisting, gripping legal drama featuring Adeel Akhtar A trial unfolds when a climate activist identifies a policeman after a fatal hit and run Malcolm Gladwell's advice to his younger self The popular writer and podcaster chats with Kirsty Young about his life and career Krept, Konan and DJ Target hunt for the UK's next rap star There'll be fresh talent, epic challenges and one amazing opportunity The emotional day Macau was handed back to China Lawyer and comedian, Miguel Senna Fernandes, recalls the historic event in 1999 Verstappen defends 'on-the-limit' driving during title fight Watkins, Duran & defensive errors - Emery's four tactical dilemmas I don't want to see Tour de France crash - Georgi 'The second Special One' - Amorim, by those who know him best Elvis, Flintoff & soil - life in England's fast lane Hamilton 'did not want to come back' after Brazil Zubimendi? Ederson? Ricci? Who might Man City target to replace Rodri? Go big or go home on Arsenal's defence - FPL tips & team of week 'Gracias Rafa' - why retiring Nadal means so much The story behind the iconic photo, 25 years on How does Guardiola compare to other legendary managers? 'Just a kid who followed their dreams' - Nadal on career What is the 'Trump dance'? And where have we seen it in sport? Five clues from Man Utd video of first training under Amorim Should Wales coach Gatland stay or go? Pundits have their say Is there hope for Mercedes in 2025? And why does F1 go to Monaco? What's in Mc Cullum's in-tray as England white-ball coach? 'Everything's worked out the way it was supposed to' Shearer, Aguero, Welbeck - best Premier League debut goals. Video Shearer, Aguero, Welbeck - best Premier League debut goals © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.