Southampton supervisor Russell Martin says he ‘didn’t recognise’ his facet within the first half of their 3-1 defeat at Bournemouth which leaves them nineteenth within the early desk.
Targets from Evanilson, Dango Ouattara and Antoine Semenyo put the sport past the Saints earlier than half time.
And whereas Martin – who made a triple change on the break – noticed an improved show within the second half and a purpose from Taylor Harwood-Bellis, defeat means Southampton have now gone 19 Premier League video games with no win.
“I’m so harm by the first-half efficiency after the primary purpose – I didn’t recognise our crew,” he advised Sky Sports activities.
“Usually I’m pleased with them for the braveness they present, however there was no aggression, no braveness, no depth to play. They had been in self-preservation mode on the pitch and the physique language I didn’t recognise.
“I didn’t recognise them and I didn’t prefer it one bit. Within the second half we confirmed numerous struggle and braveness but it surely was too late. It’s on me to offer them the instruments to return again from a setback however we’ve not discovered from the Manchester United sport two weeks in the past and that’s an issue.
“We had been gentle. If you don’t run and struggle, make contact and take issues personally then it’s going to be an issue.”
Southampton are above backside facet Wolves on purpose distinction and face Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis of their subsequent two away video games.
“I didn’t get this far as a participant or a supervisor on simply expertise, it’s about mentality and I’ve not handed that on sufficient to the gamers,” Martin added.
“At half time I requested if they might please present they needed to run and struggle for us as a gaggle, the workers and for one another. At the very least they did that, and that takes a little bit of braveness, so I thank them for that however I shouldn’t be thanking my crew for preventing and working.”
