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Southampton 1-1 Brighton: Three key players

By Ewan Kingsbury

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Jack Stephens of Southampton celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Southampton and Brighton and Hove Albion at St Mary's Stadium on January 31, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Jack Stephens of Southampton celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Southampton and Brighton and Hove Albion at St Mary's Stadium on January 31, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images) /
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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 27: Guido Carrillo of Southampton is challenged by Stefano Okaka of Watford during The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Watford at St Mary’s Stadium on January 27, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 27: Guido Carrillo of Southampton is challenged by Stefano Okaka of Watford during The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Watford at St Mary’s Stadium on January 27, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

Guido Carrillo

The Argentinian made his Premier League bow last night with the expectation of almost 30,000 resting squarely on his shoulders. I thought he did well, getting stuck in and winning back the ball for his new side – holding it up well when the sluggish midfield struggled to get up with play, etc.

The ex-Monaco man seemed to win the fans as well, with the Northam singing his name on several occasions. He almost latched on to a loose ball as it rolled towards Matt Ryan in what would’ve been a dream start in the Premier League. Carrillo certainly seemed a very willing runner, even from the very first whistle.

He certainly showed glimpses of being a good acquisition for Saints, but the question to be asked is: why roll the dice? Why not get someone in who knows the league and has a good goalscoring record in the league?