Southampton 2-1 Tottenham: Premier League – Player Ratings
By Marc Walker
Manager, Goalkeeper and Defenders
Ralph Hasenhuttl, Manager – 8
Recognised that his side had struggled in the first-half and made changes that swung momentum in the game by introducing Sims and Long.
A refreshing connection with both his players and the fans has clearly helped so far.
Angus Gunn, Goalkeeper – 7
A couple of decent saves to deny Kane and Eriksen and claimed the ball well at the end when Saints needed it.
Yan Valery, Right Wing-Back – 7
Another goal for the young Frenchman who arrived perfectly to bundle home an important equaliser for his side.
Jan Bednarek, Centre-Back – 7
12 clearances throughout the game (according to whoscored.com). More comfortable when Saints became more composed in the second-half.
Maya Yoshida, Centre-Back – 6
Lucky not to divert the ball into his own net from a Kane cross in the first-half. Communication amongst the back-four must be better when under pressure.
Jannik Vestergaard, Centre-Back – 6.5
Looked a little sluggish in the first-half as the Spurs attack caused havoc. Grew into the game with his team though and made some important clearances late on.
Ryan Bertrand, Left Wing-Back – 6
Not his best day but an experienced head in this defining period for Saints.