My biggest issue last night was how slow and unimaginative we were in midfield(and also how that midfield slowed down everything)- Can being the main culprit- ably assisted by Lucas in the same XI.
I like Emre, but against the minnows, he's just not an option. Of course, we're short in midfield with Hendo being injured, but Can is made for the big games- not the Southamptons of this world.
Anyway, not a lot of panic since we'll be a different animal against United- even if we keep the same XI. Last night wasn't down to Southampton only- we were poor in midfield- didn't create anything, were slow, were sloppy(Clyne in particular), seemed off-pace, easily outrun(because of our pace in there) and easily pressed in midfield(again- mainly due to our slow pace in there) and that's why lost.
It was like a scene out of the old West- a wagon scuffling through a dusty trail- complete with an escort, keeping everyone at the same dour, hypnotic pace.