Southampton defender Bella-Kotchap facing shoulder tests

Southampton defender Armel Bella-Kotchap is waiting to learn about the extent of his shoulder injury.

The Germany international is not going to meet up with his countrymen during the upcoming international break.

He will take the time to get tests done on his shoulder in the hopes he can be fit for the remainder of the Premier League season.

Bella-Kotchap went onto social media and posted: I'll be back soon, thank you Saints family."

The youngster came off during the first half of the Saints' 3-3 draw with Tottenham in the Premier League.

He previously opted against shoulder surgery to make the World Cup with Germany in the winter.