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title: "Wolves: Fans applaud Romain Saiss during Southampton clash"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-fans-applaud-romain-saiss-during-southampton-clash/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Nathan Linley"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-02-11T18:15:54Z"
modified: "2021-02-11T18:15:54Z"
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# Wolves: Fans applaud Romain Saiss during Southampton clash

**Many Wolves fans were impressed with defender Romain Saiss during his side’s FA Cup tie against Southampton on Thursday evening.**

The 30-year-old [lined up](https://www.fotmob.com/livescores/3510592/lineup/wolverhampton-wanderers-vs-southampton) for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side at the heart of a makeshift back three, including Max Kilman and Leander Dendoncker.

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Saiss was not afraid to get stuck in, and made a [crucial block](https://www.fotmob.com/livescores/3510592/liveticker/wolverhampton-wanderers-vs-southampton) from Danny Ings before the 10-minute mark to stop the Englishman from testing John Ruddy in between the sticks.

The Morocco international appeared to be assertive and in control in and around the hosts’ 18-yard box, dominating in the air and could leave Nuno thinking about playing him against in the second part of their Saints’ double-header.

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Because of this, supporters were delighted with what they saw from Saiss and some were quick to offer their comparisons with skipper Conor Coady.

### Fans thrilled by Saiss

**“I do like Saiss in that role. He’s an intelligent player with excellent vision & an impressive passing range. #wwfc****“**

[Credit: @MrChrisCobbold](https://twitter.com/MrChrisCobbold/status/1359921786805235715)

**“Saiss looking very comfortable and accomplished in the central role… Such a great player to have in the squad.”**

[Credit: @IbizaWolves](https://twitter.com/IbizaWolves/status/1359921586938269701)

**“Saiss should play ahead of Coady even in a back 5”**

[Credit: @wowgetfosunout](https://twitter.com/wowgetfosunout/status/1359920740351569924)

**“Saiss showing what an absolute myth Conor Coady is tonight”**

[Credit: @adamwwfc03](https://twitter.com/adamwwfc03/status/1359922462318821382)

**“Saiss has done well so far.”**

[Credit: @WillAddedDigits](https://twitter.com/WillAddedDigits/status/1359923147395526658)

**“Saiss is brilliant.”**

[Credit: @wwfc2020](https://twitter.com/wwfc2020/status/1359923217213911044)

*In other news, **[European behemoths taking keen interest in Wolves loanee.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-transfer-rumours/wolves-elite-club-monitoring-progress-of-rafa-mir/)***