Saints boss Pellegrino to make late call on Van Dijk


Soccer Football - Premier League - Southampton vs Watford - Southampton, Britain - September 9, 2017 Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino before the match REUTERS/Hannah McKay

(Reuters) - Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino will make a late decision on whether to include defender Virgil van Dijk in his squad for their trip to Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.

Van Dijk featured in his first game since January for Southampton's under-23s on Monday after the club fended off interest from Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea for the Dutchman during the transfer window.

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