Eckert, who has taken over from Will Still while Southampton search for a new permanent manager, could satisfy fans by ditching the divisive five-at-the-back system.

He has primarily used the same shape with the under-21s, although academy sides tend to mirror what the first-team boss is doing. Eckert may feel a four-back is better.

With Saints looking to end a five-game winnles run, here's how we think they will lineup to face QPR at Loftus Road this evening...

Goalkeeper

With each managerial change at Saints, question marks return around the goalkeeper position, with both Gavin Bazunu and Alex McCarthy at a similar level.

Bazunu started the season between the sticks before losing his spot to McCarthy after a few games. The Irishman may return, though, after his heroics under Eckert for the under-21s.

Gavin Bazunu ahead of Southampton's defeat to Stoke City. (Image: Stuart Martin)

Defenders

We are also unsure whether Eckert will stick with the five-back used by Still or switch to a four-back system. Either way, Mads Roerslev and Ryan Manning are the only available full-backs.

If...