Everton 1-1 Southampton: Premier League - Three Key Saints Players

Everton 1-1 Southampton: Premier League – Three Key Saints Players

By Erik Franzo | Jul 9, 2020

Everton's French defender Lucas Digne (L) vies with Southampton's English defender Kyle Walker-Peters during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Southampton at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on July 9, 2020. (Photo by Clive Brunskill / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by CLIVE BRUNSKILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

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Stuart Armstrong of Southampton (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

The Playmaker – Stuart Armstrong

Stuart Armstrong has adapted to Hasenhuttl’s system and found his role within it and is truly flourishing. The gap between Everton’s midfield and back line was immense today and Armstrong found a lot of freedom flowing through it as a pseudo #10. He picked up the ball centrally on a number of occasions and maybe was too unselfish not taking strikes at goal himself. Armstrong did pick up an assist on the Ings goal and probably could have scored a brace if we are being critical.

The Scottish International is quietly becoming a fan favorite and may be the second threat to goal for the Southampton side. His confidence on the ball grows every game and he has increased his ability to beat players 1v1, evident against Everton. The number ten role is perfectly suited for his game as he is strong with both feet and comfortable in the centre of the pitch.

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