Two years ago Ross Stewart was one of the EFL's most sought-after strikers. He averaged a goal every other game at Sunderland, form which he would have expected to continue after making the switch to Southampton.

Sadly injuries have seen the Scot spend more time in the club's treatment room than out on the pitch.

It was hoped his two goals, including the winner in the 2-1 victory over Sheffield United, would be the turning point in his Southampton career. Yet 30 minutes into Saturday's 1-1 draw at Derby, he was forced off with another problem.

Watching on from the press box, I was optimistic in the fact Stewart was able to walk from behind the Rams' goal to the technical area, before heading straight down the tunnel. However, afterwards, manager Will Still confirmed it was a "pulled hamstring".

By the time you are reading this, Southampton will probably know the severity of the setback. Depending on it being classified as either a grade one, two or three hamstring injury, the recovery timeline can range from a couple of weeks up to several months.

The question needs to be asked whether...