Southampton 3-1 Wolves: Premier League – Player Ratings
By Marc Walker
Manager, Goalkeeper and Defenders
Ralph Hasenhuttl, Manager – 8
A positive change to the starting line-up with the direct running and pace of Sims in ahead of defensively-minded Romeu.
Also made substitutions at good times when he side needed them.
Angus Gunn, Goalkeeper – 6.5
Mostly routine work to do as Wolves had just two shots on target all afternoon.
Yan Valery, Right Wing-Back – 6.5
More defensive responsibilities with Wolves’ wing-backs pushing forward but dealt with most things well.
Jan Bednarek, Centre-Back – 7
Three tackles, five interceptions and 11 clearances in another solid display at the back.
Maya Yoshida, Centre-Back – 7
One very good last ditch challenge on Diogo Jota and some important headers on crosses when Saints were under pressure. Set up Long’s third with a hook back into the mix and forced superb point-blank save from Patricio.
Jannik Vestergaard, Centre-Back – 6.5
One lapse in concentration that could have been fatal as he lost possession to Jimenez in a dangerous area, but recovered well and a solid performance otherwise.
Ryan Bertrand, Left Wing-Back – 6.5
Like Valery, forced back by opposing wing-backs to allow the Saints attackers to do their work in behind. Six tackles is a good number considering the amount of defending he had to do.