After our summer chase of winger Moussa Djenepo, plenty of Southampton fans wondered what we could expect from the 21-year-old Mali international.
Saturday’s Premier League clash with Liverpool at St Mary’s Stadium, gave most fans their first chance to watch him properly in action as Austrian manager Ralph Hasenhuttl selected him on the substitutes bench, and he made his debut as a 77th minute replacement for Ryan Bertrand.
Despite only getting 13 minutes at the end of the game, he was pretty impressive and statistics website Whoscored credited him with a 100% pass accuracy (admittedly only from six passes) but he wasn’t shy of showing for the ball and he contributed to how we ended the match as we chased a leveller.
A positive impact off the bench from @MoussaDjenepo2! 👏 #saintsfc pic.twitter.com/hmZYJ819wq
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) August 18, 2019
With our gaffer having positive words for his efforts following his introduction, plenty of fans were happy with what they saw as the expectation is we’ll see far better in the future as he settles into life at the club.
Well done Moussa, we're looking forward to seeing you regularly in the First Team. and hope your full debut isn't far away
— Steve Jarvis (@SteveJarvisSFC7) August 19, 2019
Should be starting. Seemed decent when he came on. Quick feet bit of pace. Reminds me Mane.
— Lee Fuller (@LeeFuller90) August 18, 2019
He impressed me, give him more time and he will be great for us I think
— ••: Ash :•• (@THE_SA1NTS) August 18, 2019
He impressed me too. Looks skillful, fast and quick. Just loved him after coming in. Keep working hard Moussa and you won't be missed from the starting XI. #SaintsFC ????????⚪????????????
— Wiesel (@Wiesel_11) August 18, 2019
Bring him in to make his full debut against Brighton we will win with his quality on the pitch
— Scott R S (@ScottRonaldoUK) August 18, 2019
Really impressed by his performance even if only brief. Ironic that Mane had to bring him down as he was getting close to goal. Looking forward to seeing him this season.
— Mike Gibbons (@cloudedyellows) August 18, 2019
It was good seeing him but idk why he played LWB. At least put him on for a cb and go with 4 at the back. He has great potential
— Arman (@Arman97562184) August 19, 2019
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