Southampton boss Russell Martin claimed his side’s 3-0 defeat to Liverpool was not a fair reflection of the fixture as he was made to rue missed chances at Anfield.
Liverpool secured its place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup thanks to the victory. Jayden Danns’ double and Lewis Koumas’ first-half goal set up a meeting with Manchester United at Old Trafford in the next round.
The visitors though could have made things very different. Kamaldeen Sulemana hit the post, while Caoimhín Kelleher was called upon on a few occasions to make some important saves as he picked up where he left off at Wembley on Sunday.
The Championship side, who were relegated from the Premier League less than a year ago, were impressive, and showed why they are in the running for an immediate return to the English top flight. Ultimately though, the young Reds found their feet, and left Martin to rue the opportunities his side squandered.
“The big frustration is that we lost and especially 3-0. The difference is the quality and finishing. It is composure and their keeper made some amazing chances.
“I’ve said the players should be really proud of themselves but we’ve got to score in those moments. I’m incredibly proud, I am frustrated that we lost and I thought it was an amazing chance to progress, but we haven’t done it.
