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Southampton: Rating the impact of Saints’ academy graduates this season

By Marc Walker

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Yan Valery of Southampton celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary's Stadium on March 09, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Yan Valery of Southampton celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary's Stadium on March 09, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 02: Yan Valery of Southampton scores his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Southampton FC at Old Trafford on March 02, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 02: Yan Valery of Southampton scores his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Southampton FC at Old Trafford on March 02, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

Yan Valery – A

Valery was trusted by Ralph Hasenhuttl to become the full time right-back in the Saints side and he hasn’t disappointed.

A couple of his earlier displays were a little tentative as he adjusted to Premier League football but he has grown into the role brilliantly.

The Frenchman can now be seen marauding down the right flank, taking on opponents and – as of late – getting his name on the scoresheet.

Whilst cover may be added in his position over the summer, it would be extremely harsh to not trust Valery from now on.