Southampton have struggled defensively in games this season, notably conceding goals for fun in their first few matches in a rude awakening back to Championship life.
September saw Gavin Bazunu concede nine goals in just two games to start a dire month for the Saints, Russell Martin’s men losing 5-0 on their travels away to Sunderland before Leicester City in the match directly after beat them on their own turf 4-1.
The Irish shot-stopper wasn’t the only one to blame for these horrific defensive displays, experienced figure Jan Bednarek – who is now 27 years of age – was also poor in those games, especially in the Stadium of Light humilation.
The Polish centre-back would fail to put in a single tackle in this match as per Sofascore, allowing the Sunderland forwards to attack at will unchallenged.
Bednarek has since turned his season around and, in tow, the defensive frailties that burdened the Saints early into the season have vanished – a resolute 1-0 away win at Millwall recently saw Bazunu keep a rare clean sheet, whilst Bednarek was near flawless on the ball with an impressive 99% pass accuracy at the Den.
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