Southampton produced a spirited display to come back from a goal down against Watford to win 2-1 on Saturday and Sofiane Boufal has been receiving the plaudits for an excellent attacking display for the Saints.
Boufal and Shane Long came on as second-half substitutes for Southampton as Ralph Hasenhüttl looked to take a more attacking approach in the closing stages of the game.
The tactical switch seemed to pay off with both substitutes providing the attacking impact to help Southampton to score two goals to gain three vital points.
But the skill and trickery shown by Boufal got fans off their seats as the Moroccan produced some fancy footwork to turn Watford full-back Kiko Femenia inside out twice.
No boufal no party!
— dan harper (@daneharper) December 1, 2019
Genuinely need a wash after watching that. Filth. 👌
— Ralph’s Revol… (@saintbannerman) December 1, 2019
That man has a family 😫
— Tom Sands (@tomsands_) December 2, 2019
Football genius ! I love to watch this guy. On his day there are very few who can match him in the world. Got to be in the team to create and entertain ! Ole, ole ole ole Boufal ! Boufal !
— Kev (@footy_mad) December 1, 2019
In reaction to the video, certain fans believed Boufal should be used more frequently by Hasenhüttl and they have been calling for the Morrocan to start more for the Saints.
Give him a start. Maybe try him upfront with Ings
— Andrew Mcintosh (@Mackieart) December 1, 2019
Boufal turned the game around. Needs to start on Weds.
— Sarah Wyatt (@seahorsegrl) December 1, 2019
Boufal’s performance and skill certainly excited fans on Saturday and his impact may have been enough to convince Hasenhüttl to start him for the Saints important fixture against Norwich on Wednesday.
