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Three takeaways from yesterday’s draw between Southampton and Liverpool

By Chris Hughes

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Claude Puel, Manager of Southampton shakes hands with Oriol Romeu of Southampton after the Premier League match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield on May 7, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Claude Puel, Manager of Southampton shakes hands with Oriol Romeu of Southampton after the Premier League match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield on May 7, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) /
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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 29: Maya Yoshida of Southampton looks on during the Premier League match between Southampton and Hull City at St Mary’s Stadium on April 29, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 29: Maya Yoshida of Southampton looks on during the Premier League match between Southampton and Hull City at St Mary’s Stadium on April 29, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

Maya Yoshida needs a new contract ASAP

He’s played second-fiddle and with criticism over the years but this season Yoshida has matured rapidly as a player. He’s quickly become the experienced centre-back within the available roster, and has thrived as a result.

The Japanese international produced two tackles and two blocks across the full 90, but also cleared the ball a total of nine times, more than any other player on the pitch.

Yesterday’s performance also means that the 28-year-old hasn’t picked up a yellow card in 13 Premier League appearances, with his last coming in the loss to Burnley around the turn of the year.

Maya’s deal expires at the end of next season meaning clubs can start approaching him on pre-contract agreements in just 7 months. Making him put pen-to-paper is an absolute must this summer.

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