Ruben Dias criticises Southampton's over-defensive negative football tactics while admitting that every Premier League point is crucial in the ongoing final lap of the season.
Touchwood, but doesn't it feel that in Simon Rusk, Southampton struck gold for their purpose? After all, amidst uncertainties of the lowest points total, Rusk has been delivering cheeky points, which every fan wanted from Ivan Juric earlier.
Now, under the interim boss, Southampton's goal-scarce has surely grown worse, but see how, in turn, they have finally avoided the biggest shame possible, steering ahead of Derby's 11-point record.
Well, that's exactly why Simon Rusk's defensive tactics deserve all the praise from Southampton fans. And additionally, a massive respect for the way he frustrated Pep's Man City to a decisive goalless draw in the Saints' favour.
But what's surprising is despite playing a fair and square draw, this latest 0-0 result hasn't sat well with the visitors. Just see how, multiple-time Premier League winner Ruben Dias criticised Southampton's tactics as if they were unlawful.
Dias makes hypocritical comment after Southampton draw
As quoted by the Daily Echo, Dias downplayed Southampton's low-block defence strategy, saying: "Every point matters now, until the end. It was frustrating to play a team like them, they don't even try to play."
Still, know what's hypocritical from the Man City star? Dias himself admitted the importance of every point in this crucial stage of the season, yet blames Southampton for trying their best to secure a much-needed point for themselves.
Well, it's easy to realise it's pure frustration from Dias for their inability to win against a bottom side like Southampton, which may affect their Champions League qualification now.
That's why what's best in Southampton's interest is to ignore the defender's matchday comments. After all, the Saints' game plan could be called intent-lacking, but it was never unsporting or against the rules.
In the end, it's been nothing more than a normal draw result that has taken Southampton across Derby's lowest total ever.