Saints Marching
Fansided

Chelsea vs Southampton: A tactical and statistical review of the match

By Marc Walker

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 17: Theo Walcott of Southampton in action 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: Theo Walcott of Southampton in action 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) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
2 of 6
Next
Southampton’s English striker Theo Walcott (Photo by MIKE HEWITT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Southampton’s English striker Theo Walcott (Photo by MIKE HEWITT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

Walcott impresses on second debut

With injuries to Moussa Djenepo and Stuart Armstrong ahead of this game, Saints had to throw Walcott straight into the team.

After just a week to train with his new teammates, the former England man would have been forgiven for being a little rusty but that did not seem to be the case.

He was regularly involved when Saints went forward and created a number of chances throughout the game. By full-time, he had made four key passes, one assist, attempted five dribbles and had two shots on goal.

If Walcott continues to contribute like this, Saints will have another great attacking option to call upon.