Relegation-fighting Southampton fires manager Nathan Jones
Southampton has fired manager Nathan Jones after a 2-1 loss to Wolverhampton that left his team in last place in the Premier LeagueFEBRUARY 12, 2023 • Associated Press
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Goal by João Gomes at 87' while down a man gets Wolves a win
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St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton, ENG
Kamaldeen Sulemana - Season-high of shots Sulemana generated six shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Wolverhampton.
Impact Sulemana made his first start with the team since his move from Rennes during the transfer window and registered a season-high of shots, however failed to get the ball in the back of the net Saturday. He struggled with playing time with his last club, logging in two assists in four appearances. The forward can see more time on the field in the Premier League in hopes to get his young career going.
FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruben Neves - Three shots against Southamptom Neves registered three shots (zero on goal), three clearances and two tackles (one won) in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Southampton.
Impact Neves has had an impressive year thus far, being the team leader in goals with five from the defensive midfield. The Portuguese is averaging 2.8 tackles, 2.6 clearances and two shots a match, making him an overall fierce player. This comes after logging in 10 shots (two won), nine tackles (six won) and 19 clearances in the last five games.
FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nelson Semedo - Records five tackles in win Semedo recorded five tackles (three won) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Southampton.
Impact Semedo was careless with his fouls which saw him receive his fifth yellow card of the season. He has started the last 10 games while totaling one assist, 24 tackles (13 won) and 28 clearances in that span. He seems to be Julen Lopetegui's preferred right-back over Jonny and that should remain the case.
FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jan Bednarek - Embarrassing own goal Bednarek registered an own goal and two tackles (two won) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Wolverhampton.
Impact Bednarek made a terrible mistake by allowing an own goal that cost the game for Southampton on Saturday. He has been given a chance to start to prove his worth, however this performance may have ruined his chance of a starting spot. Despite generating 10 interceptions last match, the Polish international has made too many mistakes that could see him return to the bench next contest.
FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Carlos Alcaraz - Goal in first start Alcaraz scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Wolverhampton.
Impact Alcaraz made his first appearance in the starting XI after his transfer from Argentina and did it right with his first goal with the team. He was brought on to help fix the teams' offensive woes and hopefully compete for a starting role with Joe Aribo and Mohammed Elyounussi.
FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Sa - Give up one in win Sa had one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Southampton.
Impact Sa completed just one save to secure a win on Saturday against Southampton. He has let in seven goals with 21 saves and just one clean sheet in that span. This gives him 2.7 saves a match with an average of 1.4 goals allowed per game. He will face Bournemouth on Saturday, who have scored four goals in the last five contests. The goalkeeper also denied the opponent of a goal in the last outing away from home.
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