Leeds vs Southampton: Saints Player Ratings from the 3-0 loss

By Marc Walker | Feb 24, 2021

Southampton's players appeal for a penalty from referee Andre Marriner during the English Premier League football match between Leeds United and Southampton at Elland Road in Leeds, northern England on February 23, 2021. (Photo by MIKE EGERTON / 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 MIKE EGERTON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

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Southampton’s English midfielder James Ward-Prowse (L) and Southampton’s Japanese midfielder Takumi Minamino (Photo by LAURENCE GRIFFITHS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

Southampton fell to a concerning 3-0 defeat to Leeds on Tuesday evening to make it seven Premier League defeats from eight games.

A 1-1 draw with Chelsea at the weekend looked to be an uplifting result and one that could spark a run of form, but a rotated Saints team could not claim another positive outcome at Elland Road.

Premier League safety and a stronger charge in the FA Cup is what Saints can hope for during the rest of this season. A better performance in the league can be expected after an active transfer window, with less injuries and in a post-pandemic world.

Supporters will have to stick with the team in the meanwhile and look towards upcoming meetings with Sheffield United and Brighton for top-flight status to get that little bit closer.

Here are the Saints player ratings from the loss to Leeds: