Bournemouth 0-2 Southampton: Premier League

Bournemouth 0-2 Southampton: Premier League – Saints Player Ratings

By Marc Walker | Jul 19, 2020

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JULY 19: Alex McCarthy of Southampton attempts to make a save as a banner in the background reads 'Eddie had a dream' during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Southampton FC at Vitality Stadium on July 19, 2020 in Bournemouth, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

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Danny Ings of Southampton (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

Strikers and Substitutes

Danny Ings, Striker – 7

What a surprise – a clinical finish for the game’s opener just before half-time that gave the goalkeeper no chance. But then a genuine surprise with a miss from the penalty spot.

We can probably forgive him though, let’s be honest.

Shane Long, Striker – 6

Not his best game by any means and will need to step it up if he is to start ahead of Adams next season.

Che Adams, 1st Substitute – 7

Got into some good positions after coming on and got his just rewards with a late second goal for Saints. Two goals since the restart will hopefully give him the boost he needs before next season.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, 2nd Substitute – N/A

Provided fresh legs for the final 13 minutes but only had 14 touches of the ball.

Michael Obafemi, 3rd Substitute – N/A

Set up Adams’ late goal to confirm the win but not enough time to get involved otherwise.

Next. Saints must sign Kyle Walker-Peters permanently. dark