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Chelsea vs Southampton: Premier League – Player Ratings

By Erik Franzo

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 17: Jannik Vestergaard of Southampton celebrates with teammate James Ward-Prowse after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge on October 17, 2020 in London, 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 Ben Stansall - Pool/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 17: Jannik Vestergaard of Southampton celebrates with teammate James Ward-Prowse after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge on October 17, 2020 in London, 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 Ben Stansall - Pool/Getty Images) /
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Oriol Romeu of Southampton (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Oriol Romeu of Southampton (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

Midfielders

James Ward-Prowse, Centre-Midfielder – 8

Same old same old for the Southampton captain.  It may be fair to say his legs look a little heavy from the last year of play, but does all the little things that do not show up on the stat sheet.

Oriol Romeu, Centre-Midfielder – 7

Played an important role tracking midfielder runs into the Saints’ penalty area.  Lacked the pace to keep up and got away with some risky passes.  Allowed Werner to cut across the entire net for the first goal.  The timing of his press was his strength throughout the game.  Romeu helped win the ball leading to Ings’ goal and also picked out a Jorginho-like pass to put Adams in for the second.

Nathan Redmond, Attacking-Midfielder – 5

One instance where he picked up the ball with room to run in the first half.  Isn’t taking the risks he is likely afforded by his manager in the attacking third. Subbed off for Nathan Tella after 77 minutes when he is presumably fit is a sign Hasenhuttl needs more.

Theo Walcott, Attacking-Midfielder – 7

Always nice to see a fresh face in the Southampton side.  Took Armstrong’s role and found the ball in positive position early on.  Appeared confused when defending the wing with Chillwell, but appears fit and ran at Chelsea late.  Definition of “grew into the game,” and finished strong, volleying the ball on target before Vestergaard nicked it in.