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title: "Southampton: Fans slam Mohammed Salisu’s performance vs Tottenham"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/southampton-fans-slam-mohammed-salisus-performance-vs-tottenham/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-12-28T16:51:53Z"
modified: "2021-12-28T16:52:09Z"
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# Southampton: Fans slam Mohammed Salisu’s performance vs Tottenham

**A number of Southampton supporters have slammed Mohammed Salisu’s performance in his side’s Premier League clash with Tottenham on Tuesday.**

Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men returned to action against Spurs at St Mary’s, following their excellent 3-2 win away to West Ham on Boxing Day.

It was a tough assignment for Saints, however, with Antonio Conte coming in and making an immediate impression in north London, remaining unbeaten in the league as Lilywhites boss.

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After James Ward-Prowse gave the hosts the lead with a brilliant strike, the game turned on its head when Salisu received a second yellow card, fouling Son Heung-min clumsily to concede a penalty.

It was a hugely disappointing moment for the defender, who had few complaints, as he failed to even make it to half-time at St. Mary’s.

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### Southampton fans slam Salisu’s display

These Southampton fans took to Twitter to criticise Salisu’s performance, having had such a negative impact on proceedings.

**“Well that’s marvellous, isn’t? Give away a penalty and the ref won’t dish out a red. However, they can hand out a yellow which is a second, so equivalent to giving a red anyway. Although, Salisu was a walking red card today“**

Credit: [@scottie\_clark](https://twitter.com/scottie_clark/status/1475855281317986307?s=20)

**“Rejects a call up for AFCON to focus on his club career. He can focus on his club career elsewhere. He shouldn’t play for Southampton again“**

Credit: [@ByrneDick](https://twitter.com/ByrneDick/status/1475854515958169601?s=20)

**“What was Salisu thinking?“**

Credit: [@spmooney68](https://twitter.com/spmooney68/status/1475857105479507973?s=20)

**“As much as I rate Salisu he is always prone to a ill timed tackle away from a second yellow which could now cost us in a game we were well on top of “**

Credit: [@BIDDS83](https://twitter.com/BIDDS83/status/1475857662701092871?s=20)

**“Standard of refereeing is so bad atm. That said, Salisu was a red card waiting to happen today“**

Credit: [@jdavies913](https://twitter.com/jdavies913/status/1475860638832463876?s=20)

**“Game over, Salisu has looked awful today“**

Credit: [@FPLDisasterClas](https://twitter.com/FPLDisasterClas/status/1475854434563497988?s=20)

***In other news, Saints have been linked with a January move for one player. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/southampton-fc-transfer-rumours/southampton-semmens-eyeing-january-bid-for-joe-aribo/).***