Chelsea FC 1-0 Southampton FC: Saints Player Ratings 16/12/17

Chelsea 1-0 Southampton: Player ratings

By Erik Franzo | Dec 16, 2017

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea and Mario Lemina of Southampton battle for posession during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge on December 16, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /

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7. An absolute workhorse today. Contribution could easily get lost, but gave it his all in his return to Stamford Bridge.. Defensive center-midfielder. Southampton. ORIOL ROMEU

Southampton. PIERRE-EMILE HOJBJERG. 7. Worked equally as hard as Romeu in the center of the pitch. Tried his best to move up and connect with Gabbiadini when the ball went forward. May be the second best midfielder in the side at the moment.. Defensive center-midfielder

6. Technically so gifted, but still incredibly negative with his first touch. Is not taking players on, and is predictable cutting in from the left hand side. Needs to gain confidence and see the ball hit the back of the net.. Attacking-midfielder. Southampton. NATHAN REDMOND

7. When Cedric went off, he reluctantly slid into the right wing-back role, and performed admirably. Hazard and Pedro tried to go right after him, and he held his own. Might find himself in that position for a while given two defenders were lost today.. Attacking-midfielder. Southampton. JAMES WARD-PROWSE

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