Southampton 0-5 Brentford analysis: ‘Players have to take responsibility’ – Jo Tessem

Former Southampton player Jo Tessem believes the players “need to take a lot of responsibility” for their recent performances, after the Saints suffered another heavy defeat and handed Brentford their first away win of the season.

Speaking on BBC Radio Solent’s Goin’ Home With Adam And Jo podcast, Tessem spoke about where he believes the fault should lie.

“It should go on to the players, in my eyes. I think the players need to take a lot of responsibility,” he said.

“In terms of the tactics and what the manager is trying to make them do, we haven’t seen it working.

“Brentford were stronger, quicker and better in their tactical display. You already have everything against you and then they fell apart from the beginning.

“After the first half, it could have been 4-0. That shows that these players need to be held responsible for their own actions on the pitch.

“We have got to admit that the squad we have is not good enough. It hurts watching them. It is painful watching it.

“It shows how tough Premier League football is because Brentford absolutely murdered us. They were better in every department. You cannot get away from it.”

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