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Southampton 2-1 Bournemouth: Three key players

By Marc Walker

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Dusan Tadic of Southampton celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the Premier League match between Southampton and AFC Bournemouth at St Mary's Stadium on April 28, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Dusan Tadic of Southampton celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the Premier League match between Southampton and AFC Bournemouth at St Mary's Stadium on April 28, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 31: Mario Lemina of Southampton in action during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Southampton at London Stadium on March 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 31: Mario Lemina of Southampton in action during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Southampton at London Stadium on March 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) /

Mario Lemina

Back to his early season form after looking disinterested at Wembley last weekend.

He provided athleticism and energy in midfield and was still running in the final stages of the game. His driving runs forwards and Romeu’s solidity worked well even if Hojbjerg was unlucky to miss out after his recent form.

The Gabon international almost grabbed himself a goal too. The ball dropped to him just outside the area in the first-half and he unleashed a powerful half-volley that Begovic tipped wide.

Good competition in the midfield at this vital stage of the season can only be good for Saints, and there’s no doubting that Lemina is a great asset in this mood.