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Southampton 1-2 Cardiff City: Premier League – Player Ratings

By Alastair Case

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Players, officials and fans take part in a minute of silence in tribute to Emiliano Sala prior to the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Cardiff City at St Mary's Stadium on February 9, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Players, officials and fans take part in a minute of silence in tribute to Emiliano Sala prior to the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Cardiff City at St Mary's Stadium on February 9, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images) /
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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 09: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg of Southampton battles for possession in the air with Oumar Niasse of Cardiff City during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Cardiff City at St Mary’s Stadium on February 9, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 09: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg of Southampton battles for possession in the air with Oumar Niasse of Cardiff City during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Cardiff City at St Mary’s Stadium on February 9, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images) /

Midfielders

Central-Midfield – Oriol Romeu – 5

No lack of passion from the Spaniard but not one of his better games since his recent renaissance under Hasenhuttl. Picked up his customary booking but on performances like this, people will miss the creativity that Lemina brings.

Central-Midfield – James Ward-Prowse – 5

Another recipient of a yellow card, it felt like the hangover following his recent nominations for Premier League player and goal of the month. Cardiff to their credit, kept Ward-Prowse from having any meaningful impact and whilst his endeavour is not in question, Southampton cannot afford him to go missing in any more games.

Central-Midfield – Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg – 4

Possibly his worst game this season, he struggled to make his usual runs into space and his passing felt off. He missed the energy of Armstrong and Ings in front of him and given his high standards, he should be rightly disappointed with his performance.