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Southampton 1-4 Chelsea: Premier League – Player Ratings

By Erik Franzo

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Tammy Abraham of Chelsea appeals to the referee as Maya Yoshida of Southampton attempts to clear the ball off the line which the referee later awarded during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Chelsea FC at St Mary's Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Tammy Abraham of Chelsea appeals to the referee as Maya Yoshida of Southampton attempts to clear the ball off the line which the referee later awarded during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Chelsea FC at St Mary's Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) /
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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 06: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea is tackled by James Ward-Prowse of Southampton during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Chelsea FC at St Mary’s Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 06: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea is tackled by James Ward-Prowse of Southampton during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Chelsea FC at St Mary’s Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

Midfielders

James Ward-Prowse, Centre-midfielder – 4

His corner kicks are still not hitting the mark, and needs to be called out for his mistake which led to the first Chelsea goal.  Terrible give away while entering the attacking third sparked the counter attack and Abraham finish.  Missed his free kick from prime position, and played small out of the back, too often putting his side under pressure.  Best bit of play was a swinging forward pass which found Ings’ head in the 79th minute.

Oriol Romeu, Defensive Centre-midfielder – 6

Uncharacteristically out of position today, and especially on goals two and three.  Wasn’t winning second balls and it may be possible we have already seen his highest fitness level this season.  Needs to get credit for being a rock in possession, as he rarely, if ever, turns the ball over.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Centre-midfielder – 5

Understands exactly when and how to press and almost opened up the scoring in the first minute.  As the leader, he needs to take more control of this team and lift the Saints when they make mistakes.  Gets involved for sure, but at what impact?