Sheffield Wednesday fans have been critical of one player following the 4-0 defeat at Southampton.
Sheffield Wednesday were dealt a heavy defeat today, losing 4-0 away at promotion-chasing Southampton on what was a day to forget for the Owls.
Danny Rohl saw his side concede three in the second half against a classy Southampton side; Huddersfield Town meanwhile earned a point to extend Wednesday’s gap to safety to four points.
And in what was a tough afternoon for Sheffield Wednesday, one man seemed to disappoint more than most.
Sheffield Wednesday man Bambo Diaby in Southampton horror show
Bambo Diaby returned to the XI after serving a three-game suspension.
But it wasn’t a positive return; Diaby was at fault for Southampton’s first and arguably their second as well, with the 26-year-old recording 5 clearances, 1 interception, and 4 tackles (joint-most of anyone on the pitch), as per Sofascore.
Despite some steady stats though, Diaby looked like an error waiting to happen whenever Southampton were on the attack.
He didn’t give the Owls any kind of solidity or assurance at the back, and after a slight upturn in form from Diaby through December, he once again gave Wednesday fans plenty to criticise today.
Here’s what some of the Owls faithful had to say about Diaby’s performance vs Southampton…