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Chelsea 2-0 Southampton (FA Cup): Three key takeaways

By Ben Whitlock

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Mark Hughes, manager of Southampton is seen on the touchline during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium on April 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Mark Hughes, manager of Southampton is seen on the touchline during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium on April 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 31: Cedric Soares of Southampton controls the ball during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Southampton at London Stadium on March 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 31: Cedric Soares of Southampton controls the ball during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Southampton at London Stadium on March 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images) /

Where has Cedric gone?

Throughout this dismal season, Cedric has been a consistent bright spark. Being capable of playing both right back in a defensive four, or right wing back in a back five, Cedric’s high flying overlapping runs from defence have proved difficult to defend for some teams.

However, in the last handful of games, we have seen a completely new side of the Portuguese native. He has shied away from the situation Saints find themselves in, and this was more notable then ever on Sunday.

In the first half, he barely left our half, when he should’ve been joining the attack and offering another outlet pass.

Even if he doesn’t want to play at Saints after this season, he will still need to improve his performances before the season is over, and get back to the form that everyone knows that he is capable of which could help Saints stay in the Premier League.