Burnley 0-1 Southampton: A tactical and statistical review

By Marc Walker | Sep 26, 2020

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Jannik Vestergaard of Southampton looks on during the Premier League match between Burnley and Southampton at Turf Moor on September 26, 2020 in Burnley, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Jon Super - Pool/Getty Images) /

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Burnley’s New Zealand striker Chris Wood (L) and Southampton’s Danish defender Jannik Vestergaard (Photo by PETER POWELL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

Vestergaard excels

Jannik Vestergaard was brought into the starting line-up for Saturday’s game because of his height and his ability to see off the direct passing from Burnley.

He did his job superbly well alongside the equally excellent Jan Bednarek as they stopped the home strikers at source.

Vestergaard won nine aerial duels, made 13 clearances and 55 passes whilst not losing the ball once – just what was expected of him.

The conundrum facing Ralph Hasenhuttl is whether the Dane can play against less direct teams after previously having his lack of pace exposed.