Southampton vs Liverpool: Premier League

Southampton vs Liverpool: Premier League – Saints Player Ratings

By Marc Walker | Jan 4, 2021

Southampton's English defender Jack Stephens (R) vies with Liverpool's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah (L) during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Liverpool at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on January 4, 2021. (Photo by Adam Davy / 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 ADAM DAVY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

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Want an idea of how passionate Ralph is about what he’s got at Southampton? Here you go.

A win vs the champions, his players fighting tirelessly for him, youngsters coming on and doing the same and his own philosophy in full flow.
It’s perfect #SaintsFC pic.twitter.com/azY0ZljMuK
— Saints Marching (@SaintsMarching_) January 4, 2021

Manager, Goalkeeper and Defenders

Ralph Hasenhuttl, Manager – 10

Fought for every ball with his players from the sidelines as always and was was overcome with emotion at the full-time whistle. What a man.

Fraser Forster, Goalkeeper – 7

A few clearances that perhaps didn’t go where he wanted them to but was not forced into enough action by Liverpool due to the defensive effort put in in front of him – a clean sheet will do his belief the world of good. Welcome back Fraser!

Kyle Walker-Peters, Right-Back – 10

Tireless effort whilst facing Sadio Mane and Andy Robertson. One of many of our players who will be up for Player of the Season, I’m sure.

Jan Bednarek, Centre-Back – 10

Threw his body in the way and made vital clearances when it mattered most. Unbelievably consistent for someone picked up for just £5m.

Five interceptions and seven clearances to keep the visitors out.

Jack Stephens, Centre-Back – 10

An excellent block to deny Mane a free shot from close range early in the second-half.

Five blocks, seven clearances and five interceptions. Who needs Vestergaard anyway?

Ryan Bertrand, Left-Back – 9

Rarely troubled by Salah and part of another rock solid defensive display. Sign the contract Ryan.