Dibling ‘looks absolute class’ – Tessem

Former Southampton player Jo Tessem believes Tyler Dibling “looks absolute class” and “should have had a goal” at Old Trafford on Thursday as the Saints slipped to a damaging defeat against Manchester United.

Speaking on BBC Radio Solent’s Goin’ Home with Adam and Jo podcast, Tessem said the teenager was impressive once again on the big stage.

“When he turns and gets into the right area, oh boy is he good,” Tessem said. “There are times when he loses the ball a bit too easily and there are other times when he looks absolute class.

“He maybe should have had a goal as well, but we are positive, we are shooting and we are creating chances.”

Tessem was also impressed by winger Kamaldeen Sulemana who was a constant threat to the United backline.

“Kamaldeen Sulemana obviously has a manager now who believes in him and is making him better,” Tessem said. “He’s been given the licence to be who he is, which has changed him. With playing, he also gets fitter.

“He should knock it and run every time he gets the ball because of his pace. He was absolutely fantastic.

“He should have had a goal though.”

Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds